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Par⋅i⋅an

  [pair-ee-uhn, par-]
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–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.
–noun
4. a native or inhabitant of Paros.
5. Parian ware.
Origin:
1630–40; < L Pari(us) of Paros + -an
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Par·i·an   (pâr'ē-ən, pār'-)   
adj.  

  1. Of or relating to the island of Páros or its inhabitants.

  2. Of or being a type of white, semitranslucent marble quarried at Páros and highly valued in ancient times for making sculptures.

  3. Of or being a fine white porcelain.

n.  

  1. A native or inhabitant of Páros.

  2. Parian marble.

  3. Parian porcelain.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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