valonia

American  

[vuh-loh-nee-uh] / vəˈloʊ ni ə /

noun

1. acorn cups of an Old World oak, Quercus macrolepis (orQ. aegilops ), used in tanning, dyeing, and making ink.

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valonia British  

/ vəˈləʊnɪə /

noun

1. the acorn cups and unripe acorns of the Eurasian oak Quercus aegilops, used in tanning, dyeing, and making ink

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Etymology

Origin of valonia

1715–25; < Italian vallonia < Modern Greek balánia, plural of baláni acorn

Example Sentences

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

The best valonia is derived from Smyrna, and is naturally the highest priced article.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 803, May 23, 1891 by Various

A new town then began to spring up, settlers being attracted by the prospect of opening up a trade in the products of a vast forest of valonia oaks which grew near.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 "David, St" to "Demidov" by Various

It is very densely wooded in most parts, and I have seen large growths of wheat and barley, obviously degenerate now, with currants, figs, valonia, tobacco, vines in rank abundance, and two marble quarries.

From The Purple Cloud by Shiel, M. P. (Matthew Phipps)

Its use is almost wholly confined to the handlers, as its weight returns are not so satisfactory as oak or valonia.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 803, May 23, 1891 by Various