'Parian' definitions:
Definition of 'Parian'
From: GCIDE
- Parian \Pa"ri*an\, a. [L. Parius.] Of or pertaining to Paros, an island in the Aegean Sea noted for its excellent statuary marble; as, Parian marble. [1913 Webster]
- Parian chronicle, a most ancient chronicle of the city of Athens, engraved on marble in the Isle of Paros, now among the Arundelian marbles. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Parian'
From: GCIDE
- Parian \Pa"ri*an\, n.
- 1. A native or inhabitant of Paros. [1913 Webster]
- 2. A ceramic ware, resembling unglazed porcelain biscuit, of which are made statuettes, ornaments, etc. [1913 Webster]