Paris

noun

Par·​is ˈper-əs How to pronounce Paris (audio)
ˈpa-rəs
: a son of Priam whose abduction of Helen leads to the Trojan War

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Paris was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Paris.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Paris. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Geographical Definition

Paris

geographical name

Par·​is ˈper-əs How to pronounce Paris (audio)
ˈpa-rəs,
 French  pä-ˈrē
1
or ancient Lutetia city on the Seine River, the capital and by far the most populous city of France population 2,243,833
2
city in northeastern Texas population 25,171
Parisian adjective or noun

Biographical Definition

Paris

biographical name

Par·​is ˈper-əs How to pronounce Paris (audio)
ˈpa-rəs
Matthew died 1259 English monk and historian

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