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Chian, a. (n.)|ˈkaɪən|
Also 7 Chyan.
[f. L. Chī-us adj. (a. Gr. Χῖος adj., f. Χίος Chios) + -an.]
Of or pertaining to the island of Chios (now Scio) in the ægean Sea, anciently famed for its wine. Chian earth (Chia terra): an earth obtained from Chios, formerly used as an astringent and a cosmetic. Absolutely, Chian, an inhabitant of Chios; also short for Chian wine.
1631R. H. Arraignm. Whole Creature ix. 68 Let them have Chyan from Greece..Vsquebath from Ireland. 1703Rowe Ulyss. ii. i. 945 The Chian and the Lesbian Grape. 18..Mrs. Browning Wine of Cyprus vii, Go—let others praise the Chian! |