parison

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A spherical mass of glass, rolled immediately after being taken out of the furnace.

Pronunciation

/ˈpæɹɪsən/ /ˈpɛɹəsən/

Word forms

parison parisons

Etymology

From French paraison, from parer (“pare”). Doublet of paration.

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