parian
/P EH1 R IY0 AH0 N/adjective
- 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.
- 3
Alternative form of Parian. [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.]
noun
- 1
A ceramic ware, a kind of bisque porcelain, supposed to resemble the fine-textured white marble of Paros.
- 2
(countable) A native or inhabitant of Paros.
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