Litharge

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ˈlɪθɑ:dÊ’/
• US enPR: lÄ­thʹärj, IPA: /ˈlɪθɑrdÊ’/

Origin

Old French litarge, from Latin lithargyrus, from Ancient Greek λιθαργυρος, from λίθος, stone + αργυρός silver

Noun

1. Lead monoxide (PbO) a toxic solid formed from the oxidisation of lead in air, and used as a pigment
• 1997, From an inner pocket he produces a costly Ramillies Wig, shakes it out in a brisk Cloud of scented Litharge, and claps it on, with a minimum of fuss, over his ascetic’s Crop. — Thomas Pynchon, Mason & Dixon

Anagrams

• thirlage