Parian

Parian
/pair"ee euhn, par"-/, adj.
1. of or pertaining to Paros, noted for its white marble.
2. noting or pertaining to a fine, unglazed porcelain resembling this marble.
3. of, pertaining to, or resembling a native or inhabitant of Paros.
n.
4. a native or inhabitant of Paros.
5. See Parian ware.
[1630-40; < L Pari(us) of PAROS + -AN]

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