| piezoelectricity |
a form of electricity or a charged state produced by applying pressure to certain crystals. |
| piffle |
(informal) meaningless or nonsensical talk; babble. [2 definitions] |
| pig |
any of a number of omnivorous cloven-hoofed mammals with broad snouts; swine; hog. [3 definitions] |
| pigeon |
any of various passerine birds that have a stout body, small head, and short legs. [3 definitions] |
| pigeon breast |
a deformity of the human chest occurring as a result of certain diseases, such as rickets, that is characterized by a sharply protruding breastbone. |
| pigeon drop |
a swindle wherein a person gives over personal money in response to a fraudulent promise that such funds will bring large returns or profit. |
| pigeon hawk |
a small falcon that is closely related to the European merlin. |
| pigeon-hearted |
lacking boldness or courage; shy or meek. |
| pigeonhole |
a small, recessed area in which a pigeon builds its nest. [5 definitions] |
| pigeon pea |
a kind of tropical pea plant that bears vivid yellow flowers. [2 definitions] |
| pigeon-toed |
having toes or feet pointing inward instead of straight ahead. |
| piggish |
greedy, sloppy, dirty, or boorish. |
| piggy |
a young or small pig. [2 definitions] |
| piggyback |
upon the shoulders or back. [2 definitions] |
| piggy bank |
a small bank, esp. one in the shape of a pig, in which coins are deposited through a slot and saved. |
| pigheaded |
obstinate; stubborn. |
| pig iron |
iron from a blast furnace that has been cast into blocks. [2 definitions] |
| piglet |
a young pig. |
| pigment |
anything that is used to or serves to provide color. [4 definitions] |
| pigmentation |
the colored condition resulting from the use or presence of a pigment. [2 definitions] |
| Pigmy |
variant of Pygmy. |