: 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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“Paris.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Paris. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
Geographical Definition
Paris
geographical name
Par·is
ˈper-əs
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
Biographical Definition
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Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about Paris
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