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Parian definition

Par·ian (per′ē ən, par′-)

adjective

  1. of Paros
    1. designating a fine, white marble found in Paros
    2. like this marble
  3. designating a fine, white porcelain (Parian ware) that resembles Parian marble

noun

a person born or living in Paros

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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