Parian (plural Parians)
A native or inhabitant of Paros.
A ceramic ware, a kind of bisque porcelain, supposed to resemble the fine-textured white marble of Paros.
Synonym: parianware
Parian (comparative more Parian, superlative most Parian)
Of or relating to the Greek island of Paros.
• pirana, piraña
Source: Wiktionary
Pa"ri*an, a. Etym: [L. Parius.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to Paros, an island in the Ægean 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.
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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 February 2025
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