parian

/P EH1 R IY0 AH0 N/
adjective
  1. 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. 2

    Designating or resembling a type of fine white porcelain resembling Parian marble.

  3. 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. 1

    A ceramic ware, a kind of bisque porcelain, supposed to resemble the fine-textured white marble of Paros.

  2. 2

    (countable) A native or inhabitant of Paros.