English to English Dictionary

Pedestrian Walk

A designated path or area for pedestrians to walk safely, often separated from vehicular traffic.

Pedestrian zone

An area of a street or town where motor vehicles are prohibited and only pedestrians are allowed.

Pedestrianize

To adapt a street, area, or thoroughfare for use only by pedestrians, prohibiting motor vehicles.

Pediatrician

A medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of illnesses, injuries, and developmental disorders in infants, children, and adolescents.

Pedicab

A small three-wheeled passenger vehicle propelled by pedaling, similar to a tricycle, used for hire.

Pedicel

A small stalk that supports a flower or fruit.

Pedicular

Of or relating to lice; infested with or produced by lice.

Pedicure

A cosmetic treatment for the feet and toenails.

Pedigree

The recorded ancestry, lineage, or pedigree of a person, animal, or purebred stock.

Pedophile

An adult who is sexually attracted to children.

Pedophilia

A psychiatric condition characterized by a primary or exclusive sexual attraction to prepubescent children.

Pedophiliac

Relating to or characterized by pedophilia; involving a primary sexual attraction to prepubescent children.