pärˈnasēə, -syə noun
Etymology: New Latin, from Latin Parnasus, Parnassus Parnassus (from Greek Parnasos, Parnassos ) + New Latin -ia
1. capitalized : a genus of smooth bog herbs (family Saxifragaceae) native to arctic and temperate regions and having basal entire leaves and white flowers
2. -s : any plant of the genus Parnassia