Paris
noun
ˈpa-rəs\
Definition of Paris
(Entry 1 of 3)
: a son of Priam whose abduction of Helen leads to the Trojan War
Paris
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ˈpa-rəs\
Definition of Paris (Entry 2 of 3)
Matthew died 1259 English monk and historian
Paris
geographical name
French pä-ˈrē\
Definition of Paris (Entry 3 of 3)
1
or ancient
Lutetia
\lü-ˈtē-sh(ē-)ə
\
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
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