'Chalybean' definitions:

Definition of 'Chalybean'

From: GCIDE
  • Chalybean \Cha*lyb"e*an\, a. [L. chalybe["i]us, fr. chalybs steel, Gr. ?.]
  • 1. Of or pertaining to the Chalybes, an ancient people of Pontus in Asia Minor, celebrated for working in iron and steel. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Of superior quality and temper; -- applied to steel. [Obs.] --Milton. [1913 Webster]