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Chian

Chian

9.3
From the Greek island of Chios, for example its people or products
  • adjective
  • /ˈkaɪən/
translation icon : chiano
  • The ancient Chian wine was famous throughout the Mediterranean.

Examples

  • She studied Chian architecture as part of her research on Greek islands.

  • Many Chian artists have gained international recognition.

  • A group of Chian merchants settled in the port city centuries ago.

  • The Chian wine is known for its unique flavor.

  • A group of Chian merchants settled in the port city centuries ago.

  • She studied Chian architecture as part of her research on Greek islands.

  • The ancient Chian wine was famous throughout the Mediterranean.

Compounds

Chian turpentine
  • Specialized
9.9

A sticky tree resin from the island of Chios used in medicine and to make varnish

Surface Forms

Chian positive

Morphology

Chian = Chios (transparent) = Chios + an

Formed by adding the adjectival suffix '-an' to the place name 'Chios', so its meaning 'relating to Chios' is directly predictable.

Etymology

Chian comes from the Greek island Chios and means 'from Chios' or 'relating to Chios'. So, Chian is used for people or things made on that island, for example the famous Chian wine.