Parian

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Parian \Pa"ri*an\, n.
     1. A native or inhabitant of Paros.
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     2. A ceramic ware, resembling unglazed porcelain biscuit, of
        which are made statuettes, ornaments, etc.


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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Parian \Pa"ri*an\, a. [L. Parius.]
     Of or pertaining to Paros, an island in the Aegean Sea noted
     for its excellent statuary marble; as, Parian marble.
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     {Parian chronicle}, a most ancient chronicle of the city of
        Athens, engraved on marble in the Isle of Paros, now among
        the Arundelian marbles.
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