chian : Idioms & Phrases


Chian earth

  • a dense, compact kind of earth, from Chios, used anciently as an astringent and a cosmetic.
Webster 1913

Chian turpentine

  • noun a turpentine exuded by the terebinth
WordNet
  • a fragrant, almost transparent turpentine, obtained from the Pistacia Terebinthus.
Webster 1913