Parian /(?)/

Pa·ri·an

Parian

a.
  1. Of or pertaining to Paros, an island in the Aegean Sea noted for its excellent statuary marble; as, Parian marble.

Phrases & Compounds
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

n.
  1. A native or inhabitant of Paros.
  2. A ceramic ware, resembling unglazed porcelain biscuit, of which are made statuettes, ornaments, etc.