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Definition of Lemnian bole

Lemnian bole
Lemnian Lem"ni*an (l[e^]m"n[i^]*an), a. [L. Lemnius, fr. Lemnus, Gr. Lh^mnos.] Of or pertaining to the isle of Lemnos. Lemnian bole, Lemnian earth, an aluminous earth of a grayish yellow color; sphragide; -- formerly sold as medicine, having astringent properties. Lemnian reddle, a reddle of firm consistence and deep red color; -- used by artificers in coloring.

Meaning of Lemnian bole from wikipedia

- diascodium, to give it color. Chambers discusses two other similar boles: Lemnian or Terra Lemia from the island of Lemnos, also called Sigillata Samnian...
- the Lemnian clay. In 1543, he visited Constantinople where, after making enquiries, he encountered 18 types of different products marketed as Lemnian Earth...