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Paris has 11 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

"Paris is a vibrant hub where world-renowned art galleries and bustling business districts coexist in harmony."

2

sometimes placed in subfamily Trilliaceae

"Paris is sometimes placed in the subfamily Trilliaceae within its botanical classification."

3

(Greek mythology) the prince of Troy who abducted Helen from her husband Menelaus and provoked the Trojan War

"In Greek mythology, Paris was the prince of Troy who abducted Helen from her husband Menelaus and provoked the Trojan War."

4

a town in northeastern Texas

"Paris is a historic town located in northeastern Texas known for its beautiful square and live music festivals."

Proper Noun
1

The capital and largest city of France.

"During the family reunion, Uncle Paris shared stories about his ancestors who originally bore the surname Aparicio."

2

A Trojan prince who eloped with Helen.

3

A French patronymic surname, ultimately from Latin Patricius.

4

An English surname of Celtic origin, a variant of Parris.

5

A Belgian surname, a variant of Parys.

6

A Sicilian surname, a variant of Parigi.

7

A Spanish surname, a variant of Aparicio.

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Broader Terms (hypernyms)
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Origin

The name Paris comes from the Latin name for a settlement in France that was home to the Parisii tribe. This tribe's name likely originated from an ancient word meaning "cauldron."

Rhyming Words
ris kris dris gris tris mris uris pris cris bris iris oris eris aris lris idris xyris taris saris arris
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