| pekoe |
a superior grade of black tea made from young leaves. |
| Pelagian |
of or concerning a doctrine, condemned as heresy by the Roman Catholic Church in 416 A.D., that denies original sin and asserts one's ability to achieve salvation through virtuous acts of free will. |
| pelagic |
of, concerning, or living on the open sea, far from land, esp. on or near the surface. |
| pelargonium |
a plant of the geranium family having circular, sometimes aromatic leaves, and bearing variously colored flowers. |
| pelf |
money or wealth, usu. regarded with disapproval or contempt. |
| pelican |
any of several large water birds of warm climates that have a long bill with a distendable pouch in the lower half, for catching and holding fish. |
| pelisse |
an outer garment, such as a cape, that is lined or trimmed with fur. [2 definitions] |
| pellagra |
a disease caused by too little niacin in the diet, resulting in skin rash, nerve disorders, and diarrhea. |
| pellet |
a small bullet or shot. [4 definitions] |
| pelletize |
to treat (pulverized ore or coal) with additives, roll into aggregates, and harden by baking into pellets. |
| pell-mell |
in a hasty, disordered, jumbled manner. [2 definitions] |
| pellucid |
allowing maximum light to pass through; transparent. [2 definitions] |
| Peloponnese |
a large and historically significant peninsula in southern Greece; Peloponnesus. |
| Peloponnesus |
a large and historically significant peninsula in southern Greece; Peloponnese. |
| pelota |
a court game in which the players hit a ball against a wall using a long basket tied to a wrist. [2 definitions] |
| pelt1 |
to attack by hurling missiles or by repeated blows. [6 definitions] |
| pelt2 |
the skin or hide of an animal, usu. fur-bearing. |
| peltate |
having the leaf stalk attached near the center of the surface of a leaf instead of at the margin. |
| peltry |
pelts or undressed furs collectively. |
| pelvic |
of or relating to the pelvis. |
| pelvic arch |
see "pelvic girdle." |