Definitions

1. adjective

relating to Mount Parnassus or its mythological associations, especially in literature

“The poet’s work was characterized by its parnassian style, echoing the grandeur of ancient Greek verse.”

2. noun

a poet of the Parnassian school, a French literary movement of the mid-19th century

“Baudelaire was often considered a parnassian poet, known for his complex and Symbolist style.”