Parian

American  

[pair-ee-uhn, par-] / ˈpɛər i ən, ˈpær- /

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.

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Paros.

2. Parian ware.

Parian British  

/ 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

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Paros

2. Parian marble

3. Parian porcelain

Etymology

Origin of Parian

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

Example Sentences

Cade Parian and Ryan Farmer of Parian Lawyers, who represented Mr. Walker, said in a statement on Tuesday that Mr. Walker wanted to stay focused on running his small business.

From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2023

Prosecutors say Escoto used workers from Mexico and Central America to staff the El Parian restaurants in Eagan, Long Lake and Lakeville.

From Washington Times • Aug. 24, 2016

He doubtless made this god, like his others, of Parian marble, or the pale veined marble from Naxos; artisans polished the stone until it resembled ivory, and added the gilt.

From Time Magazine Archive

It gave him a strange, off-kilter appearance, like a Parian bust that had slumped during kilning due to some internal imbalance.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

Parian, which may be made from purely granitic materials, has a nearer connection with porcelain.

From British Manufacturing Industries Pottery, Glass and Silicates, Furniture and Woodwork. by Arnoux, L.