Chian

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adjective

Chi·​an ˈkīən 

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Chios (modern Khíos), island in the Aegean sea

Chian

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noun

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plural -s

: a native or inhabitant of Chios

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Chios, island in the Aegean sea (from Greek) + English -an

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Rhymes for Chian

• eon
• paean
• peon
• sheehan
• adlerian
• caesarian
• cyclopean
• empyrean
• euclidean
• european
• grammarian
• hercynian