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Parian

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛːrɪən/

Definition of Parian

adjective

  • relating to the Greek island of Paros or the fine white marble for which it is renowned: a copy in Parian marble of a bronze statue
  • denoting a form of fine white unglazed hard-paste porcelain likened to Parian marble: Parian ware

noun

  • 1a native or inhabitant of Paros.
  • 2 [mass noun] Parian ware (porcelain).

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