English Explanatory Dictionary

Parian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A native or inhabitant of Paros.
  2. A ceramic ware, a kind of bisque porcelain, supposed to resemble the fine-textured white marble of Paros.
adj
  1. Of or relating to the Greek island of Paros; (specifically), designating a type if fine white marble for which the island was renowned in antiquity.
  2. Designating or resembling a type of fine white porcelain resembling Parian marble.
adj
  1. Alternative form of Parian.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɛə.ɹi.ən/ /ˈpɛ.ɹi.ən/

Word forms

Parian Parians more Parian most Parian

Etymology

From Paros + -ian.

Synonyms

parianware Parian marble

Derived words

Parian cement
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