Par"is (?), n. [From Paris, the son of Priam.] Bot.
A plant common in Europe (Paris quadrifolia); herb Paris; truelove. It has been used as a narcotic.
⇒ It much resembles the American genus Trillium, but has usually four leaves and a tetramerous flower.
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Par"is, n.
The chief city of France.
Paris green. See under Green, n. -- Paris white Chem., purified chalk used as a pigment; whiting; Spanish white.
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