Parian
of or relating to Paros, noted for its white marble.
noting or pertaining to a fine, unglazed porcelain resembling this marble.
of, relating to, or resembling a native or inhabitant of Paros.
a native or inhabitant of Paros.
Origin of Parian
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How to use Parian in a sentence
As it happened, the Parians were not the sort of people to submit easily to a piratical demand.
Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) | Charles MorrisThasos868 was founded by Parians, and Parium,869 a city in the Propontis.
The Parians had a little prodigy of their own to account for the failure of the enterprise.
Historical Parallels, vol 2 of 3) | Arthur Thomas MalkinThese Sangleys should not be allowed to have parians in certain towns of the islands, where there are but few Spaniards.
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 | E. H. BlairHe said he meant to punish the Parians for having joined the Persians, but it really was because of a quarrel of his own.
Aunt Charlotte's Stories of Greek History | Charlotte M. Yonge
British Dictionary definitions for Parian
/ (ˈpɛərɪən) /
denoting or relating to a fine white marble mined in classical times in Paros
denoting or relating to a fine biscuit porcelain used mainly for statuary
of or relating to Paros
a native or inhabitant of Paros
Parian marble
Parian porcelain
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