Chian
Chian , adjective
[Latin chius, from Chios the island Chios, Greek {not transcribed}.]
Of or pertaining to Chios, an island in the Agean Sea.
Collocations (2)
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.