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lemnian |
1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Lemnian \Lem"ni*an\ (l[e^]m"n[i^]*an), a. [L. Lemnius fr Lemnus, Gr Lh^mnos.] Of or pertaining to the isle of Lemnos. {Lemnian bole}, {Lemnian earth}, an aluminous earth of a grayish yellow color; sphragide; -- formerly sold as medicine, having astringent properties. {Lemnian reddle}, a reddle of firm consistence and deep red color; -- used by artificers in coloring.
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