| lemnian | Of or pertaining to the isle of Lemnos. Lemnian bole, Lemnian earth, an aluminous earth of a grayish yellow colour; sphragide; formerly sold as medicine, having astringent properties. Lemnian reddle, a reddle of firm consistence and deep red colour; used by artificers in colouring. Origin: L. Lemnius, fr. Lemnus, Gr. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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