English to English Dictionary

Polynesian

A member of any of the indigenous peoples of the Pacific islands, including Hawaii, New Zealand, and Easter Island.

Polyory

The academic study, theoretical framework, or philosophical analysis of multi-partner romantic relationships.

Polyp

A growth, typically benign, that protrudes from a mucous membrane.

Polysyllabic

Having more than three syllables, or more generally, having more than one syllable.

Polysyllable

A word consisting of three or more syllables.

Polyuria

A medical condition characterized by the production of abnormally large volumes of urine.

Pomacea

A genus of large freshwater snails known for their distinctive shells and aquatic habitat.

Pome

A type of fleshy fruit that has a core containing seeds, typically produced by plants in the genus Malus, such as apples and pears.

Pompey

Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus (106–48 BCE), known as Pompey the Great, a leading Roman general and statesman whose career was significant in the transformation of Rome from republic to empire.

Pompous

Affected and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important.

Pomul

A type of fruit or tree, particularly in the context of Korean horticulture.

Pond

A small body of still water, typically smaller than a lake.