"Clay" is a word in ENGLISH

Earth in general, as representing the elementary particles of
the human body; hence, the human body as formed from such particles.

A soft earth, which is plastic, or may be molded with the
hands, consisting of hydrous silicate of aluminium. It is the result of
the wearing down and decomposition, in part, of rocks containing
aluminous minerals, as granite. Lime, magnesia, oxide of iron, and
other ingredients, are often present as impurities.

To clarify by filtering through clay, as sugar.

To cover or manure with clay.