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What's The Definition Of Parian?Synonyms | Synonyms for Parian: Related Terms | Find terms related to Parian: See Also | Parian In Webster's Dictionary \Pa"ri*an\, a. [L. Parius.]
Of or pertaining to Paros, an island in the [AE]gean Sea
noted for its excellent statuary marble; as, Parian marble.
{Parian chronicle}, a most ancient chronicle of the city of
Athens, engraved on marble in the Isle of Paros, now among
the Arundelian marbles.
\Pa"ri*an\, n. 1. A native or inhabitant of Paros. 2. A ceramic ware, resembling unglazed porcelain biscuit, of which are made statuettes, ornaments, etc. |
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