pian

[ pee-an, -ahn, pyahn ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. yaws.

Other Words From

• pi·anic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pian¹

1795–1805; < French pians, said to be < Tupi

Example Sentences

Pian′o-school, a school where piano music is taught; Pian′o-stool, a stool on which the player sits at the piano.

From Project Gutenberg

“Pian piano—not so fast,” said Nello, sticking his thumbs into his belt and nodding to Sandro to restore order.

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We then come to a very large city, called Pian-fu, in which there is vast abundance of silk and much trade.

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In October, 1515, we again find him at Pian di Mugnone; no doubt the summer heats had induced a return of his fever.

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