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silex.

Flint.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈsaɪlɛks/
  1. Flint.

    archaic · countable · uncountable
  2. A finely ground relatively pure form of silicas used as a paint filler etc.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Latin silex.

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