The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Argillaceous \Ar`gil*la"ceous\, a. [L. argillaceus, fr.
   argilla.]
   Of the nature of clay; consisting of, or containing, argil or
   clay; clayey.
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   Argillaceous sandstone (Geol.), a sandstone containing much
      clay.

   Argillaceous iron ore, the clay ironstone.

   Argillaceous schist or state. See Argillite.
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