English to English Dictionary

Palpitate

To beat rapidly, strongly, or irregularly as a result of excitement, fear, or medical conditions.

Palpitation

A noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat due to agitation, exertion, or illness.

Palps

Segmented, sensory appendages situated near the mouth of various invertebrates, such as crustaceans and insects, primarily used for touch and taste.

Paltry

Small or meager; ridiculously or insultingly small in amount or value.

Paltry sum

An amount of money considered to be trivially small, inadequate, or insulting relative to what is expected or deserved.

Pampa

A vast, treeless plain in South America, particularly in Argentina and Uruguay.

Pampas

The vast, treeless grassy plains of South America, particularly occupying parts of Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil.

Pamphleteering

The act of producing and distributing pamphlets, especially for political or social advocacy.

Pan-traditional

Encompassing, drawing from, or applicable to multiple traditions, particularly across diverse cultures or lineages.

Pancreas

A large gland behind the stomach that secretes digestive enzymes into the duodenum and hormones such as insulin and glucagon into the blood.

Pandemonium

Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.

Pandora's Box

A source of unforeseen troubles or problems, often as a result of curiosity or a desire to know.