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Chian

[ kahy-uhn ]
/ ˈkaɪ ən /

adjective

of or relating to Chios or its inhabitants.

noun

a native or inhabitant of Chios.

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Origin of Chian

First recorded in 1625–35; Chi(os) + -an

Words nearby Chian

Chhattisgarh, chi, chia, chiack, Chiai, Chian, Chiang Ch'ing, Chiang Ching-kuo, Chiang Kai-shek, Chiang Mai, Chianina
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British Dictionary definitions for Chian

Chian
/ (ˈkaɪən) /

adjective

of or relating to Chios

noun

a native or inhabitant of Chios
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