Chalybean

English

Adjective

Chalybean (comparative more Chalybean, superlative most Chalybean)

1. (historical) Of or relating to the Chalybes, an ancient people from Pontus, famed for working in iron and steel.

   Chalybean steel

Noun

Chalybean (plural Chalybeans)

1. (historical) A member of this ancient group of people.

References

• “Chalybean”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.