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Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913

Prussian

/prŭsh'-ən/ · Prus·sian · IPA /ˈpɹʌ.ʃən/
01 a. Of or pertaining to Prussia.
  1. 1.
    Of or pertaining to Prussia.
Phrases & compounds
Prussian blue — any one of several complex double cyanides of ferrous and ferric iron; specifically, a dark blue amorphous substance having a coppery luster, obtained by adding a solution of potassium ferrocyanide (yellow prussiate of potash) to a ferric salt. It is used in dyeing, in ink, etc. Called also Williamson's blue, insoluble Prussian blue, Berlin blue, etc.
Prussian carp — See Gibel.
Prussian green — Same as Berlin green, under Berlin.