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parison

[ par-uh-suhn ]

noun

  1. a partially shaped mass of molten glass.
  2. a hollow tube of plastic to be formed into a hollow object, as a bottle, by blow molding.

parison

/ ˈpærɪsən /

noun

  1. an unshaped mass of glass before it is moulded into its final form

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Other Words From

  • par·i·son·ic [par-, uh, -, son, -ik], adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of parison1

1825–35; < French paraison, derivative of parer to prepare < Latin parāre

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Word History and Origins

Origin of parison1

C19: from French paraison, from parer to prepare

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Example Sentences

I hope the gen'lmen and der fair sex will scuse my usin' an or'nary sort o' 'parison.

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