clay
argille
ar-JEEL-lah
Also used in skincare: 'maschera all'argilla' (clay mask). Italy is famous for its terracotta.
Modella l'argilla sul tornio con mani esperte.
She shapes clay on the wheel with expert hands.
L'argilla cruda va essiccata prima di essere cotta in forno.
Raw clay must be dried before being fired in the kiln.