Definitions for Valonia

Valonia va·lo·ni·a

Spelling: [vuh-loh-nee-uh]
IPA: /vəˈloʊ ni ə/

Valonia is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 142 anagrams from letters in Valonia (aailnov).

Definitions for Valonia

noun

  1. acorn cups of an Old World oak, Quercus macrolepis (or Q. aegilops), used in tanning, dyeing, and making ink.

Origin of Valonia

1715-25; Italian vallonia Modern Greek balánia, plural of baláni acorn

Examples for Valonia

valonia was first used in England about the beginning of this century.

Greek valonia is obtained from many parts of the Archipelago and mainland.

Greek valonia is greyer in colour, and contains 26 % to 30 % of tannin.

Oak bark, valonia and myrabs are used as dust, though sumach and gambler have been used.

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

These may be partly replaced by Natal bark, valonia, and quebracho respectively.

The oak woods of Ceos (Ze) and Ios furnish considerable supplies of valonia.

Oak bark and valonia contain some of the properties of both classes of tannins.

There are several grades of valonia, the best going to Russia, Austria, and Italy.

The acorn-cups of one species are brought from the Levant under the name of valonia, and used in tanning.

Word Value for Valonia
Scrable

10

Words with friends

13

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