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
16 April 2025
(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”
According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.
