Alternative form of terracotta

Alternative spelling of terracotta

An earthy deposit containing fertilizing organic or mineral matter. / Any deposit containing prehistoric remains.

A well-drained, reddish, clayey to silty soil with neutral pH conditions, typical of the Mediterranean region.

A white earthy substance consisting of burnt gypsum and aluminium silicate (kaolin), or some similar ingredient, such as magnesia. It is sometimes used to adulterate certain foods, spices, candies, paints, etc.

A type of astringent earth or clay originally from the Greek islands, formerly used as a medicine and antidote.

plural of terra-cotta

barite, or heavy spar

(archaic) gambier (Uncaria gambir)

Lemnian earth, sphragide, a medicinal clay.