Definitions for valonias

valonias va·lo·ni·a

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

Valonias is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 293 anagrams from letters in valonias (aailnosv).

Definitions for valonias

noun

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

Origin of valonias

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

Examples for valonias

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Word Value for valonias
Scrable

10

Words with friends

13

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