PARIANS

Noun

Parians

plural of Parian

Anagrams

• Psarian, piranas, pirañas

Source: Wiktionary


PARIAN

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



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