The term "parvis" displays notable versatility in literature. In its classical usage, particularly in Latin phrases and botanical descriptions, it serves as an adjective highlighting smallness or subtle detail, as in descriptions of minute flowers or markings [1][2][3]. In contrast, it is also employed to denote a specific open space—most famously the area in front of a cathedral—as seen in the vivid portrayals of the space before Notre Dame, where the parvis becomes a setting for dramatic events and atmospheric contrasts [4][5][6][7]. Moreover, the word colors character names and dialogue, appearing as a surname or epithet (for instance, in the recurring Smith-Parvis figures), which lends a distinctive flair to interpersonal interactions and narrative tone [8][9][10][11].