*chalybean*

a. [ L. chalybeïus, fr. chalybs steel, Gr. &unr_;. ] 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 ]