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Webster 1913 Edition


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.