alquifou

English

Etymology

Equivalent to arquifoux, from French alquifoux, from the same Arabic word as alcohol.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ælkɪˈfuː/, /ˈælkɪˌfuː/

Noun

alquifou (uncountable)

  1. (obsolete) A lead ore found in Cornwall, England, and used to give a green glaze to pottery.
    Synonyms: pottern ore, potter's ore

References

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