LITHARGE


Meaning of LITHARGE in English

[ 'lɪθα:dʒ ]

■ noun lead monoxide, especially a red form used as a pigment in glass and ceramics.

Origin

ME: from OFr. litarge , via L. from Gk litharguros , from lithos 'stone' + arguros 'silver'.

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