a. Obs. rare–1. [a. F. chiliandre, ad. Gr. χιλίανδρος, f. χίλιοι + ἀνδρ- (ἀνήρ) man.] Containing a thousand men.
a. 1693. Urquhart, Rabelais, III. li. Mighty Gallioons the large Floyts, the Chiliander and Myriander Ships.
