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

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

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

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

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

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