/ˈpærɪʃ/ PARE-ish

Definitions

1. noun

A parish is an ecclesiastical subdivision, typically in a Christian church.

“The local church was organized into several parishes to better serve the community.”

2. noun

A parrish is a rare or obsolete term for a place or a district in which a particular activity, especially farming, takes place.

“The old farm was situated in a parrish where crops were grown and livestock raised.”

3. proper noun

Parrish is a surname, and also the name of several places, including Parrish, Georgia, and Parrish, Florida.

“John Parrish, a local resident, was a notable figure in the community.”