English to English Dictionary

Palindrome

A word, phrase, number, or other sequence of characters that reads the same forward and backward.

Palliate

To make a disease or its symptoms less severe without removing the underlying cause.

Palliative

A medicine or medical care that relieves pain without dealing with the cause of the condition.

Palm

The inner surface of the human hand between the wrist and the fingers.

Palm Sunday

The Sunday before Easter, on which the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem is celebrated in many Christian churches.

Palomino

A horse of a light golden color with a white mane and tail, often associated with the Palomino breed.

Palpable

Able to be touched or felt; tangible.

Palpitations

The sensation of having a fast-beating, fluttering, or pounding heart.

Palps

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

Pals

Friends or companions, often used in an informal context.

Paltry

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

Pamonha

A traditional Brazilian dish made from corn, typically wrapped in corn husks and steamed.