valonia
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of valonia
1715–25; < Italian vallonia < Modern Greek balánia, plural of baláni acorn
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The Candia valonia is nearly as long as it is wide, in contrast to the Smyrna, which is much wider than long.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 803, May 23, 1891 by Various
Its main use was and is in combination with valonia as layers for sole leather.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 803, May 23, 1891 by Various
To sole leather there are usually given from one to three layers of valonia.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 803, May 23, 1891 by Various
The acorn-cups of one species are brought from the Levant under the name of valonia, and used in tanning.
From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 1 A to Amide by Various
Chestnut woods are found in the Selino district, and forests of the valonia oak in that of Retimo; in some parts the carob tree is abundant and supplies an important article of consumption.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" by Various
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