paris

par-is · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The capital and largest city of France.

  2. 2.

    A male given name from Greek mythology (the prince of Troy).

Related words

See also: France, city, london

Etymology

From Latin Lutetia Parisiorum meaning "Lutetia of the Parisii," where the Parisii were a Gallic tribe living in the area. The name was shortened to Paris over time. The mythological name comes from Greek, possibly meaning "wallet" or of unknown origin.