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| Par·i·an [ pérree ən ] |
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1. of marble from Paros: describes a fine white marble that was mined on the Greek island of Paros in ancient times
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2. of porcelain from Paros: describes a variety of fine porcelain used mainly to make figures and originally from the Greek island of Paros
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3. of Paros: relating to the Greek island of Paros
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noun (plural Par·i·ans) |
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somebody from Paros: somebody who comes from the Greek island of Paros
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| [Mid-16th century. < Latin Parius "of Paros"] |
