Parian
9.1
From the island of Paros or its fine white marble
- adjective
- /ˈpɛəriən/
- Specialized
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pario
- There is a feature of the Egyptian labyrinth which I, for my part, find surprising, namely an entrance and columns made of Parian marble.
Examples
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Next beauty pretty favorite is Parian spirit.
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The artist used Parian marble to create a stunning sculpture that drew visitors from around the world.
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The ancient temple was built from shimmering Parian marble, renowned for its beauty and durability.
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A beautiful Parian statue stood in the center of the courtyard, captivating everyone who walked by.
Surface Forms
Parian positive
Morphology
Parian = Paros (transparent) = Paros + ian
Formed directly from the place-name Paros with the productive adjectival suffix '-ian' to mean 'relating to Paros or its marble'.
Etymology
Parian comes from the Greek island Paros, which is famous for its bright white marble used for ancient statues, so Parian describes things from Paros or made of that smooth, white marble.
