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almagra
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almagra, n. [Sp. almagra, almagre, fr. Ar. al-maghrah red clay or earth.].
A fine, deep red ocher, somewhat purplish, found in Spain. It is the sil atticum of the ancients. Under the name of Indian red it is used for polishing glass and silver. [1913 Webster]
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