lemnian reddle

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lemnian reddle - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  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.
     [1913 Webster]
  
     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.
        [1913 Webster] Lemniscata