English to English Dictionary

Peaks

The pointed top of a mountain or hill.

Peaky

Having a peak or pointed shape; sharp or angular.

Peanut

The oval seed of a tropical American plant, eaten roasted or salted and yielding an edible oil.

Pear

A sweet, yellowish- or brownish-green edible fruit that is narrow at the stalk and wider toward the base.

Pearl

A hard, shiny object produced within the soft tissue of a living shelled mollusk, often used in jewelry.

Pearl Tower

A tall structure or building, often used for observation, that is designed to resemble a pearl.

Pearl millet

A widely cultivated cereal crop with small grains, grown primarily in arid and semi-arid regions of Africa and Asia for food and fodder.

Pearl-Diver

A person who dives underwater to collect pearls from oysters or other mollusks.

Pearl-diving

The dangerous traditional occupation or activity of diving into the sea to gather pearl-bearing oysters or mollusks.

Pearl-handled

Describing an object, typically a knife or firearm, that has a handle made from or decorated with pearls.

Pearler

A person who collects or deals in pearls.

Pearly Whites

A colloquial term referring to someone's teeth, especially when they are white and healthy.