Parian

[ pair-ee-uhn, par- ]

adjective
  1. of or relating to Paros, noted for its white marble.

  2. noting or pertaining to a fine, unglazed porcelain resembling this marble.

  1. of, relating to, or resembling a native or inhabitant of Paros.

noun
  1. a native or inhabitant of Paros.

Origin of Parian

1
1630–40; <Latin Pari(us) of Paros + -an

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British Dictionary definitions for Parian

Parian

/ (ˈpɛərɪən) /


adjective
  1. denoting or relating to a fine white marble mined in classical times in Paros

  2. denoting or relating to a fine biscuit porcelain used mainly for statuary

  1. of or relating to Paros

noun
  1. a native or inhabitant of Paros

  2. Parian marble

  1. Parian porcelain

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