Chian

Definition of Chian

Chi´an
a.1.Of or pertaining to Chios, an island in the Ægean Sea.
Chian earth
a dense, compact kind of earth, from Chios, used anciently as an astringent and a cosmetic.
Chian turpentine
a fragrant, almost transparent turpentine, obtained from the Pistacia Terebinthus.

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Chios, Khios
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