Clayey (adjective)

Relating to or containing a high percentage of clay minerals.

Origin:

From the word "clay", it refers to soil or rock that contains a high percentage of clay minerals.

Examples:

1. The clayey soil was perfect for growing vegetables.
2. The clayey ground was difficult to dig through.
3. The clayey texture of the soil made it easy to shape pottery.
4. The clayey soil was ideal for making bricks.
5. The clayey deposit was a valuable resource for the ceramics industry.