valonia
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of valonia
1715–25; < Italian vallonia < Modern Greek balánia, plural of baláni acorn
Example Sentences
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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
Under its Turkish name of Behram, Assus is still the commercial port of the southern Troad, being the place to which loads of valonia are conveyed by camels from all parts of the country.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" by Various
In 1898 the export of valonia was estimated at L. 11,200, of sumach at L. 2400.
From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg
It is found upon the same trees as the valonia and contains 60 to 75 per cent. tannin; Istrian galls, 32 per cent. tannin; Persian, 28 to 29 per cent. tannin.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 803, May 23, 1891 by Various
The valonia trade has also steadily developed, and is supplemented by the export of timber, tobacco and almonds.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 "David, St" to "Demidov" by Various
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