Parian
Parian , adjective
[Latin Parius.]
Of or pertaining to Paros, an island in the Aegean Sea noted for its excellent statuary marble; as, Parian marble.
Collocations (1)
Parian chronicle , a most ancient chronicle of the city of Athens, engraved on marble in the Isle of Paros, now among the Arundelian marbles.
Parian , noun
1.
A native or inhabitant of Paros.
2.
A ceramic ware, resembling unglazed porcelain biscuit, of which are made statuettes, ornaments, etc.