| pasturage |
grass or other vegetation on which grazing animals feed. [3 definitions] |
| pasture |
land or a piece of land on which animals are or can be put to graze. [5 definitions] |
| pasty1 |
similar to paste in texture or appearance; sticky; pale. [2 definitions] |
| pasty2 |
a small pie filled with chopped, seasoned meat, fish, or vegetables. |
| pat1 |
to strike or tap lightly with something flat, esp. the open palm or fingers, as to mold or shape. [5 definitions] |
| pat2 |
learned or mastered exactly or in every detail. [4 definitions] |
| pat. |
abbreviation of "patent" or "patented." |
| pataca |
the chief monetary unit of Macao, equaling one hundred avos. |
| patch |
a small piece of material, esp. fabric, applied to a larger piece of the same or similar material to cover a hole or tear, or to strengthen a weakened place. [10 definitions] |
| patchouli |
a mint plant native to India, having leaves that give off a fragrant brown oil. [2 definitions] |
| patch pocket |
a pocket made by sewing a piece of shaped material to the outside of a piece of clothing. |
| patch test |
a test for allergic reaction in which the suspected allergen is applied to the skin on a small piece of cloth and the skin is observed for inflammatory reaction. |
| patchwork |
a type of needlework in which pieces of cloth or leather are sewn together, often in a pattern, as for quilts. [2 definitions] |
| patchy |
made up of, occurring in, or marked by patches. [2 definitions] |
| pâté |
a paste or spread made of liver, meat, or the like. |
| pate |
the head, or the top of the head. |
| pâté de foie gras |
a paste made from the livers of geese, often eaten spread on crackers or the like. |
| patella |
the flat roundish bone at the front of the knee joint; kneecap. |
| patellar reflex |
the reflective kicking response of the lower leg when the tendon below the patella is tapped sharply. |
| paten |
a metal plate, esp. for holding the bread in Christian communion services. |
| patency |
the state of being plain, obvious, or patent. [2 definitions] |