# silex

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈsaɪˌlɛks/

## Definitions
1. Flint.
2. A finely ground relatively pure form of silicas used as a paint filler etc.

## Etymology
From Latin silex.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/silex