English Explanatory Dictionary

Chian earth

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A soft, dense, flaky, greyish-white earth found on the island of Chios, anciently used as an astringent and cosmetic.

Pronunciation

/ˈkiənˌɜɹθ/

Word forms

Chian earth

Etymology

From its origin on Chios, a Greek island.

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