parison

[ par-uh-suhn ]

noun

1. a partially shaped mass of molten glass.
2. a hollow tube of plastic to be formed into a hollow object, as a bottle, by blow molding.

parison

/ ˈpærɪsən /

noun

1. an unshaped mass of glass before it is moulded into its final form

Other Words From

• par·i·son·ic [par-, uh, -, son, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of parison¹

1825–35; < French paraison, derivative of parer to prepare < Latin parāre

Word History and Origins

Origin of parison¹

C19: from French paraison, from parer to prepare

Example Sentences

I hope the gen'lmen and der fair sex will scuse my usin' an or'nary sort o' 'parison.

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