/pair"ee euhn, par"-/ , adj.
1. of or pertaining to Paros, noted for its white marble.
2. noting or pertaining to a fine, unglazed porcelain resembling this marble.
3. of, pertaining to, or resembling a native or inhabitant of Paros.
n.
4. a native or inhabitant of Paros.
5. See Parian ware .
[ 1630-40; Pari ( us ) of PAROS + -AN ]