English to English Dictionary

Paleomagnetism

The branch of geophysics concerned with the magnetism in rocks that was induced by the earth's magnetic field at the time of their formation.

Paleontology

The branch of science concerned with fossil animals and plants.

Palermo

The capital city of the autonomous region of Sicily, Italy, located on the northern coast of the island.

Palimpsest

A manuscript or piece of writing material on which the original writing has been scraped to make room for newer text, but where traces of the earlier text remain visible.

Palindrome

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

Paling

A pale or picket used in fencing, or a fence made of such stakes.

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.