Parian

American  

[pair-ee-uhn, par-] / ˈpɛər i ən, ˈpær- /

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.

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Paros.

2. Parian ware.

Parian British  

/ ˈpɛərɪən /

adjective

1. denoting or relating to a fine white marble mined in classical times in Paros

2. denoting or relating to a fine biscuit porcelain used mainly for statuary

3. of or relating to Paros

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Paros

2. Parian marble

3. Parian porcelain

Etymology

Origin of Parian

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

Example Sentences

Cade Parian and Ryan Farmer of Parian Lawyers, who represented Mr. Walker, said in a statement on Tuesday that Mr. Walker wanted to stay focused on running his small business.

From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2023

Prosecutors say Escoto used workers from Mexico and Central America to staff the El Parian restaurants in Eagan, Long Lake and Lakeville.

From Washington Times • Aug. 24, 2016

He doubtless made this god, like his others, of Parian marble, or the pale veined marble from Naxos; artisans polished the stone until it resembled ivory, and added the gilt.

From Time Magazine Archive

It gave him a strange, off-kilter appearance, like a Parian bust that had slumped during kilning due to some internal imbalance.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

Parian, which was originally sold in biscuit state, has since been glazed, for the purpose of making pieces of decoration.

From British Manufacturing Industries Pottery, Glass and Silicates, Furniture and Woodwork. by Arnoux, L.