American Dictionary of the English Language

CHIAN, adjective Pertaining to Chios, an isle in the Levant.

CHIAN earth, a medicinal, dense, compact kind of earth, from Chios, used anciently as an astringent, and a cosmetic.

CHIAN turpentine, or Cyprus turpentine, is procured from the Pistacia Terebinthus. It is of the consistence of honey, clear and of a yellowish white.