a. [ L. Parius. ] Of or pertaining to Paros, an island in the Aegean Sea noted for its excellent statuary marble; as, Parian marble. [ 1913 Webster ]

Parian chronicle, a most ancient chronicle of the city of Athens, engraved on marble in the Isle of Paros, now among the Arundelian marbles. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. A native or inhabitant of Paros. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A ceramic ware, resembling unglazed porcelain biscuit, of which are made statuettes, ornaments, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]