Kaolin
An Anglicized form of the Irish name Caolán; also the term for a fine white clay used in porcelain and other ceramics.
Meaning and origin
Kaolin as a given name is an Anglicized form of the Irish Caolán, which comes from the Gaelic caoil, meaning slender or narrow.
How to pronounce Kaolin
| English (US) | KAY-ə-lin /ˈkeɪəlɪn/ |
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