hygeian

A substance of a bituminous nature, called hygeian rock, has been of late years introduced, and is being extensively used for this purpose; it is melted and poured into the open space hot, and quickly hardens.

Scientific American Supplement, No. 601, July 9, 1887 Various

Mr. Walker, the hygeian humorist, declared that he had such a healthy skin it was impossible for any impurity to stick to it, and maintained that it was an absurdity to wash a face which was of necessity always clean.

The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 02, No. 08, June 1858 Various

A lime bath once or twice a week, in the absence of all fever, is said to be an excellent hygeian or prophylactic treatment.

Official Report of the Niger Valley Exploring Party Martin Robinson Delany

Sir E.B. Lytton tells us that 'the air of Malvern is in itself hygeian: the water is immemorially celebrated for its purity: the landscape is a perpetual pleasure to the eye.'

The Recreations of a Country Parson Andrew Kennedy Hutchison Boyd 1862

Mr. Walker, the hygeian humorist, declared that he had such a healthy skin it was impossible for any impurity to stick to it, and maintained that it was an absurdity to wash a face which was of necessity always clean.

Complete Project Gutenberg Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. Works Oliver Wendell Holmes 1851

Mr. Walker, the hygeian humorist, declared that he had such a healthy skin it was impossible for any impurity to stick to it, and maintained that it was an absurdity to wash a face which was of necessity always clean.

Autocrat of the Breakfast Table Oliver Wendell Holmes 1851