Lem"ni*an (?), a. [L. Lemnius, fr. Lemnus, Gr. .]
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.
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