English to English Dictionary

Parch

To make dry, especially by exposure to heat.

Parched

Extremely dry, especially due to heat or lack of moisture.

Parchment

A stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal, usually a sheep or goat, used as a durable writing surface in ancient and medieval times.

Pard

A leopard or panther; a spotted or panther-like wild animal.

Pardon

The action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense, specifically the official exemption of a person from the penalties of a crime.

Pared-Back

Reduced to the essentials; minimalist in style or design.

Pareja

A couple or a pair of people, often in a romantic or committed relationship.

Parenchymal

Relating to or composed of parenchyma, the functional tissue of an organ as distinguished from the connective and supporting tissue.

Parent company

A company that owns enough voting stock in another firm to control management and operations, often holding sway over subsidiaries.

Parenting

The process of raising and educating children.

Pareo

A lightweight, brightly colored piece of fabric wrapped around the body, typically worn as a skirt or dress, especially at a beach or tropical resort.

Parging

A thin coat of mortar or plaster applied to masonry, concrete walls, or chimneys to protect them against weather or improve their appearance.