Definition
parises
noun
- plural of Paris; multiple instances or references to the city of Paris, France, or to people/things named Paris
Usage: Most commonly used in historical, geographical, or literary contexts when discussing multiple Parises or multiple references to Paris
Examples
- The two Parises—one in France and one in Texas—have very different characteristics.
- In mythology, there were multiple figures named Paris, though the Trojan prince is most famous.
- The novel compares the Parises of different centuries.
- Several Parises exist across North America, named after the French capital.