| Persian rug |
a handwoven rug made in Iran, having rich, harmonious colors in a variety of complex floral, foliate, and animal patterns. |
| persiflage |
playful teasing; banter. [2 definitions] |
| persimmon |
a juicy, orange or reddish fruit, larger than but similar to a plum in texture of skin and pulp, or any of the mostly tropical trees that bear this fruit. |
| persist |
to endure or continue steadfastly, stubbornly, or tenaciously. [3 definitions] |
| persistence |
the act of persisting. [3 definitions] |
| persistent |
continuing, lasting, or holding on, despite opposition or difficulties. [3 definitions] |
| persistent depressive disorder |
a condition of chronic mild depression or irritability that is often accompanied by other symptoms, including low self-esteem, eating or sleep disturbances, and fatigue. Formerly called dysthymia. |
| persnickety |
(informal) fussy or demanding. [2 definitions] |
| person |
a human being. [4 definitions] |
| persona |
in psychology, the outer personality, façade, or public identity an individual presents to others. |
| personable |
pleasing in appearance or manner; friendly; attractive. |
| personae |
the characters in a play, novel, opera, or other work of fiction; dramatis personae. |
| personage |
a person, esp. one of importance. [2 definitions] |
| persona grata |
(Latin) a person who is acceptable or welcome, esp. a diplomat acceptable to the government to which he or she has been assigned. |
| personal |
of, pertaining to, or belonging to a particular individual, and often not for other people to share, be concerned with, or see. [6 definitions] |
| personal computer |
a compact computer designed for individual use; microcomputer. |
| personal effects |
the personal belongings of an individual, esp. those worn or carried such as clothing, identification, keys, and the like. |
| personal foul |
in some team sports, a foul involving unnecessarily rough body contact with an opponent. |
| Personal Identification Number |
an identification number entered on a keypad to gain remote electronic access to one's bank account or other financial accounts. |
| personality |
that which distinguishes a person from others; collective characteristic qualities of a person. [3 definitions] |
| personalize |
to attribute or apply (something general) to oneself specifically. [3 definitions] |