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Noun: valonia  vu'low-nee-u
  1. The acorn cups of certain oak species, particularly Quercus macrolepis, used in tanning and dyeing due to their high tannin content
    "Valonia was an important export from the Mediterranean region for the leather industry"

Derived forms: valonias

Encyclopedia: Valonia