relating to the Greek island of Chios or its people, products, or culture.
From Chios, a Greek island in the Aegean Sea, with the suffix -an indicating origin or belonging. The island has been important in Mediterranean trade and culture since ancient times.
Chios wine and mastic (a resinous gum) were so famous in ancient times that 'Chian' became a mark of quality—it's like how we say 'Champagne' only for sparkling wine from that region!
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