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clay
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(2)
1
noun
A
natural
earthy
material
that
is
plastic
when
wet
,
consisting
essentially
of
hydrated
silicates
of
aluminum
,
used
for
making
bricks
,
pottery
,
and
ceramics
.
The
artist
sculpted
a
beautiful
vase
out
of
clay
.
Children
love
to
play
with
clay
and
create
different
shapes
.
The
ancient
pot
was
made
from
clay
and
painted
with
intricate
designs
.
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2
noun
The
human
body
,
especially
when
regarded
as
being
of
little
value
compared
to
the
soul
.
In
many
philosophies
,
the
body
is
seen
as
mere
clay
,
while
the
soul
is
eternal
.
The
poet
wrote
about
the
clay
of
humanity
and
the
spirit
within
.
He
believed
that
the
clay
of
the
body
was
temporary
,
but
the
spirit
was
everlasting
.
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Word Origin
Language
Old English
Original word
clǣg
Originally meant
sticky earth
Background
The word 'clay' has been used since Old English times, derived from the word 'clǣg', which referred to sticky earth or mud. It has been a fundamental material in human civilization for creating pottery and bricks.