SCIOT

I. ˈshēˌät adjective

or chi·ot ˈkīət, ˈkēət, -ēˌät

Usage: usually capitalized

Etymology: sciot modification (influenced by Italian Scio Chios, island in the Aegean sea) of New Greek Chiōtēs of Chios, from Greek Chios Chios + -ōtēs -ote; chiot from New Greek Chiōtēs

: of or relating to the island of Chios

II. noun

or chiot “

( -s )

Usage: capitalized

: a native or inhabitant of Chios