parian
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Synonyms: pariah, arian, marian, paran, rarian, parpan, partan, carian, prian, parial, -arian
Antonyms: pariah, arian, marian, paran, rarian, parpan, partan, carian, prian, parial, -arian
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Noun
- {{lb|en|countable}} A [[native]] or [[inhabitant]] of [[Paros]].
- A [[ceramic]] [[ware]], a kind of [[bisque]] [[porcelain]], supposed to resemble the fine-textured white [[marble]] of Paros.
Adjective
- Of or relating to the Greek island of [[Paros]]; {{i|specifically}}, designating a type if fine [[white]] [[marble]] for which the island was renowned in antiquity. {{defdate|from 17th c.}}
- Designating or resembling a type of fine white [[porcelain]] resembling Parian marble. {{defdate|from 19th c.}}
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