sil
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Noun — A yellowish pigment used by painters in ancient times.
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Etymology
From Latin sil (“a kind of yellow earth, ochre”).
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What does “sil” mean?
The word “sil” means a yellowish pigment used by painters in ancient times.
How do you use “sil” in a sentence?
Here is “sil” used in a sentence: “Indeed, Vitruvius and Pliny the Elder attest that in Greece ochra was the name of the yellow quality, corresponding to what the Romans called sil.”
What part of speech is “sil”?
Depending on how it is used, “sil” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “sil” come from?
The word “sil” comes from Latin. From Latin sil (“a kind of yellow earth, ochre”).
How many meanings does “sil” have?
“Sil” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a yellowish pigment used by painters in ancient times.