growan

[ groh-uhn, grou- ]

noun

1. decomposed granite.

Word History and Origins

Origin of growan¹

1745–55; < Cornish *growan (cognate with Breton grouan ), derivative of grou gravel

Example Sentences

The patent was obtained in 1768, and the materials were described as growan stone and growan clay.

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Growan stone and Cornish Kaolin were added to the cream ware body, which enabled earthenware to compete successfully with china.

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They occur both in the “killas” or clay-slate, and in the “growan” or granite.

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