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Paris (Noun)

Sometimes placed in subfamily Trilliaceae.

Nouns denoting plants.

Paris is a genus of flowering plants in the family Melanthiaceae, sometimes placed in subfamily Trilliaceae.
The genus Paris is native to Asia and Europe, with the majority of species found in China.
Paris quadrifolia is a perennial plant that is native to Europe and western Asia, and is sometimes placed in subfamily Trilliaceae.
The genus Paris is characterized by its whorled leaves and greenish-yellow flowers, and is sometimes placed in subfamily Trilliaceae.
Paris polyphylla is a species of flowering plant in the genus Paris, which is sometimes placed in subfamily Trilliaceae.

A town in northeastern Texas.

Nouns denoting spatial position.

The capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce.

Nouns denoting spatial position.

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

Nouns denoting people.

Paris was the prince of Troy who sparked the Trojan War by abducting Helen from her husband Menelaus.
The abduction of Helen by Paris was seen as a grave offense by the Greeks, who then waged war against Troy.
According to legend, Paris was asked to judge a beauty contest between the goddesses Athena, Aphrodite, and Hera, which ultimately led to his decision to abduct Helen.
Paris's actions were motivated by his desire to win the heart of Helen, who was considered the most beautiful woman in the world.
The Trojan War, sparked by Paris's abduction of Helen, would ultimately lead to the downfall of Troy and the death of many of its heroes.