parian

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Parian \Pa"ri*an\, n.
   1. A native or inhabitant of Paros.
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   2. A ceramic ware, resembling unglazed porcelain biscuit, of
      which are made statuettes, ornaments, etc.
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from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

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.
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   {Parian chronicle}, a most ancient chronicle of the city of
      Athens, engraved on marble in the Isle of Paros, now among
      the Arundelian marbles.
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