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primordial being earliest; existing at or from the beginning. [2 definitions]
primp to groom, arrange, or assemble (one's hair, clothing, or the like) with unusually attentive care. [2 definitions]
primrose any of several perennial plants bearing clusters of tubular flowers in various colors, esp. yellow, and having large leaves at the base of the flower stalk.
primrose path a course of action that appears easy but may turn out to be disastrous.
prin. abbreviation of "principal."
prince a high-ranking male member of a royal family, especially a son of a king or queen. [4 definitions]
Prince Albert a long double-breasted frock coat.
prince consort the husband of a reigning queen or other female sovereign.
princedom the area ruled by a prince; principality. [2 definitions]
Prince Edward Island a Canadian Maritime Province on an island east of New Brunswick.
princeling a minor or subordinate prince.
princely of, pertaining to, or belonging to a prince. [2 definitions]
Prince of Darkness Satan.
Prince of Peace Jesus Christ; the Messiah.
Prince of Wales a title held by the heir apparent to the British throne.
princess a female closely related to a monarch, esp. a daughter. [4 definitions]
principal first in status, value, or importance; chief; main. [4 definitions]
principality the area ruled by a prince. [2 definitions]
principally for the most part; chiefly.
principal parts in grammar, the main inflected forms of a verb, such as "freeze, froze, frozen," from which other inflected forms are derived.
principal's office the administrative office of the head of a school, sometimes seen particularly as the place where disciplinary action is carried out or where decisions with regard to discipline are made and announced.