Meaning Of The Word Parnassian

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Parnassian in American English
a member of a school of 19th cent. French poets concerned with form primarily
of Mount Parnassus
adjective: pertaining to Mount Parnassus
noun: a member of the Parnassian school of French poets

Parnassian in British English 1
adjective: of or relating to Mount Parnassus

Parnassian in British English 2
adjective: of or relating to the Parnassians or their poetry
noun: one of a school of French poets of the late 19th century who wrote verse that emphasized metrical form and restricted emotion

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