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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPedicel
A small stalk that supports a flower or fruit.
Pedophile
An adult who is sexually attracted to children.
Pelagic zone
The open ocean water column that is neither close to the bottom nor near the shore, comprising the vast majority of habitable space in the world's oceans.
Pellicle
A thin skin or film, especially one that forms on the surface of a liquid.
Peltast
A type of light infantry soldier in ancient Greece, typically armed with javelins and a small shield.
Penal
Relating to, enforcing, or inflicting punishment, especially as authorized by a legal system.
Penetrating-stare
An intense, piercing gaze that seems to examine or understand someone deeply.
Pentatonic
Relating to or denoting a musical scale of five notes per octave, found widely in folk music and blues.
Per Annum
For each year; annually.
Perceived-competence
An individual's subjective evaluation or belief regarding their own capability, skill, and effectiveness in performing specific tasks or domains.
Perceptive
Having or showing a sensitive and keen insight.
Perceptiveness
The quality of having a good understanding of things or being able to notice and understand things quickly.