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Words Starting with "P"

Pillar of Salt
C2noun
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Pillar of Salt

A metaphorical or literal representation of a person or thing that has been rendered immobile or frozen in time due to a specific action or consequence.

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Pilous
C2adjective
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Pilous

Covered with hair; having a downy or hairy surface, especially in biological or botanical contexts.

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Piscary
C2noun
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Piscary

The legal right or privilege of fishing in waters that belong to another person.

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Plaguy
C2adjective
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Plaguy

Causing annoyance, vexation, or trouble; troublesome or bothersome.

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Play-to-the-gallery
C2noun
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Play-to-the-gallery

An act of performing or behaving in a way that is intended to appeal to the audience rather than to express genuine feelings or ideas.

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Pleiad
C2noun
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Pleiad

A brilliant group of seven notable people or things associated with a specific field or era.

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Plorant
C2adjective
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Plorant

In heraldry, depicted as weeping or shedding tears, usually applied to animals or human figures.

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Plumate
C2adjective
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Plumate

Resembling or adorned with feathers.

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Pluvious
C2adjective
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Pluvious

Characterized by or bringing rain; rainy.

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Pneudraulic
C2adjective
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Pneudraulic

Relating to or operated by a combination of pneumatic (gas) and hydraulic (liquid) pressure mechanisms.

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Podalgia
C2noun
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Podalgia

Pain in the foot, often resulting from injury, inflammation, or neurological conditions.

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Polygynist
C2noun
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Polygynist

A man who has more than one wife simultaneously.

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