pitted1 |
having had the stones or pits removed, as from olives or cherries. |
pitted2 |
marked with hollows, depressions, or pits. |
pitter-patter |
a succession of soft rapid tapping sounds. [3 definitions] |
pituitary |
a small, two-lobed gland of vertebrates that is located at the base of the brain and produces important metabolic and developmental hormones; pituitary gland; hypophysis. [4 definitions] |
pituitary gland |
see "pituitary." |
pit viper |
any of various poisonous snakes that have a prominent heat-sensitive depression on either side of the head. |
pity |
compassion, sympathy, or unhappiness caused by another's pain, bad luck, or suffering. [4 definitions] |
pityriasis |
any of various mammalian skin diseases characterized by patches of dry or scaly skin, that sheds in flakes. |
pił |
more (used with tempo directions in music). |
pivot |
a part, such as a rod or pin, upon which another part rotates, swings, or oscillates. [6 definitions] |
pivotable |
combined form of pivot. |
pivotal |
of, pertaining to, or acting as a pivot. [2 definitions] |
pix |
variant of pyx. |
pixel |
the smallest component of an image that can be transmitted or received in a video display system. |
pixie |
variant of pixy. |
pixilated |
amusingly eccentric, droll, or whimsical. |
pixy |
a playful or mischievous creature of folklore, similar to a fairy or elf. [2 definitions] |
pizazz |
(informal) liveliness; spirited energy; vivacity. [2 definitions] |
pizza |
an originally Italian food comprising a flat, doughy crust covered with tomato sauce, cheese, and often meat or vegetables and then baked. |
pizzeria |
a restaurant or shop that serves pizza and usu. other Italian-style foods. |
pizzicato |
played by plucking the strings with the fingers rather than played with the bow (used as a musical direction). (Cf. arco.) [2 definitions] |