Parian

[pєәriәn]

Definition

(a.) Of or pertaining to Paros, an island in the Aegean Sea noted for its excellent statuary marble; as, Parian marble.

(n.) A native or inhabitant of Paros.

(n.) A ceramic ware, resembling unglazed porcelain biscuit, of which are made statuettes, ornaments, etc.

Checker: Rosalind

Definition

adj. pertaining to or found in the island of Paros in the è‹‚ean Sea.—n. an inhabitant of Paros: a fine porcelain for statuettes resembling marble.—Parian marble a fine marble found in Paros much used by the ancients for statues.

Editor: Tracy