Chian earth
noun/ˈkiənˌɜɹθ/
Etymology
From its origin on Chios, a Greek island.
- derived from island
Definitions
A soft, dense, flaky, greyish-white earth found on the island of Chios, anciently used as…
A soft, dense, flaky, greyish-white earth found on the island of Chios, anciently used as an astringent and cosmetic.
The neighborhood
Vish — recursive loop
No curated loop yet for Chian earth. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.
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