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Par⋅i⋅an
[pair-ee-uh
n, par-] 
–adjective
| 1. | of or pertaining to Paros, noted for its white marble. |
| 2. | noting or pertaining to a fine, unglazed porcelain resembling this marble. |
| 3. | of, pertaining to, or resembling a native or inhabitant of Paros. |
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Parian
Pa"ri*an\, a. [L. Parius.] Of or pertaining to Paros, an island in the [AE]gean Sea noted for its excellent statuary marble; as, Parian marble. Parian chronicle, a most ancient chronicle of the city of Athens, engraved on marble in the Isle of Paros, now among the Arundelian marbles.Parian
Pa"ri*an\, n. 1. A native or inhabitant of Paros. 2. A ceramic ware, resembling unglazed porcelain biscuit, of which are made statuettes, ornaments, etc.
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