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

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valonia

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 M. P. (Matthew Phipps) Shiel

Among its natural productions are lemons, citrons, olives, wine and honey; it also exports a considerable quantity of valonia.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 6 "Celtes, Konrad" to "Ceramics" by Various

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

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 union of valonia and knoppern is that in most general use.

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

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