argol

or ar·gal

[ ahr-guhl ]

noun

1. a crude tartar, produced as a by-product in casks by the fermentation of wine grapes, used as a mordant in dyeing, in the manufacture of tartaric acid, and in fertilizers.

argol

/ ˈɑːɡɒl /

noun

1. crude potassium hydrogentartrate, deposited as a crust on the sides of wine vats

Word History and Origins

Origin of argol¹

1350–1400; Middle English argul, argoile < Anglo-French argoil ≪ Latin argilla argil

Word History and Origins

Origin of argol¹

C14: from Anglo-French argoil, of unknown origin

Example Sentences

Argol, let it be understood, is a rather pretty Tartar word for a very ugly thing, which can scarcely be gracefully described.

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If for white wine, white argol should be used with white currants; if for red wine, red argol with red currants or raspberries.

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None surely,” interposed Argol, “is so vain as to put his prowess on a par with mine.

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It must be borne in mind that this argol was crude tartrates from wine vats, and probably contained a good deal of organic matter.

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The district of Argol is first received colonies, who introduced civilisation into Greece.

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