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Lemnian

Lem′ni-an

(lĕm′nĭ-an)
,
Adj.
[L.
Lemnius
, fr.
Lemnus
, Gr.
Λῆμνος
.]
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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Lemnian

Lemnian

English

Adjective

Lemnian

  1. Of or pertaining to the island of Lemnos.

Derived terms

  • Lemnian bole
  • Lemnian earth
  • Lemnian reddle

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Noun

Lemnian (plural Lemnians)

  1. An inhabitant of Lemnos.

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Proper noun

Lemnian

  1. An extinct language, related to Etruscan, that was spoken in the Aegean and is attested in a stele found on Lemnos.

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