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Parian

[ pair-ee-uhn, par- ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to Paros, noted for its white marble.
  2. noting or pertaining to a fine, unglazed porcelain resembling this marble.
  3. of, relating to, or resembling a native or inhabitant of Paros.


noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Paros.

Parian

/ ˈpɛərɪən /

adjective

  1. denoting or relating to a fine white marble mined in classical times in Paros
  2. denoting or relating to a fine biscuit porcelain used mainly for statuary
  3. of or relating to Paros
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Paros
  2. Parian marble
  3. Parian porcelain
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Parian1

1630–40; < Latin Pari ( us ) of Paros + -an
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Example Sentences

Until a few years ago the quarter known as the, Parian was the flourishing centre of the half-caste traders.

A bright red spot appeared on its smooth surface, like a ruby on Parian marble.

She was glad to run up to him, and drag him to look at a group in white Parian under a glass, that had delighted her very much.

One day a travelling merchant brought to the door a case of pretty Parian ornaments.

This well and its wonderful cures are monuments which will live when Parian marble shall crumble into dust.

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