Definitions for Parian

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Parian Par·i·an

Spelling: [pair-ee-uh n, par-]

IPA: /ˈpɛər i ən, ˈpær-/

Parian is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 90 anagrams from letters in Parian (aainpr).

Definitions for Parian

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Paros.
2. Parian ware.

adjective

1. of or relating to Paros, noted for its white marble.
2. noting or pertaining to a fine, unglazed porcelain resembling this marble.
3. of, relating to, or resembling a native or inhabitant of Paros.

Origin of Parian

1630-40; Latin Pari(us) of Paros + -an

Examples for Parian

Parian wreaths were very white because the marble of Paros was pure.

The capitals and bases of the columns, and on the entablature, are of Parian marble.

I loved the loveliness of thought, and treasured that more than Parian speech.

She proved to be a priestess, from one of the Parian temples.

And her complexion was fairer than Parian marble, than the heads of angels.

She was motionless as a Parian statue, she hardly seemed to breathe.

This was called the Parian, which is the Mexican word for market-place.

As we passed the Parian gate, he said: "Come on; let's go to the Metropole."

The Parian cup in Mabel's hand shook like a lily in the wind.

I saw at Mr. Chester's a head of Paris; an antique of Parian marble.