chalybean

chalybean
\\|kalə|bēən, kəˈlibēən\ adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Latin Chalybes (from Greek) + English -an
: of or belonging to the Chalybes

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  • Chalybean — Cha*lyb e*an, a. [L. chalybe[ i]us, fr. chalybs steel, Gr. ?.] 1. Of or pertaining to the Chalybes, an ancient people of Pontus in Asia Minor, celebrated for working in iron and steel. [1913 Webster] 2. Of superior quality and temper; applied to… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • chalybean — chal·y·be·an …   English syllables

  • Chal|y|be|an — «KAL uh BEE uhn, kuh LIHB ee», adjective. of or having to do with the Chalybes, an ancient people of Pontus in Asia Minor, famed as workers in iron and steel: »Chalybean temper d steel, and frock of mail Adamantean proof (Milton) …   Useful english dictionary

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