Pu |
symbol of the chemical element plutonium. |
pub |
a bar or tavern that serves food and often has a strong community connection. |
puberty |
the stage or age at which a person experiences the maturation of the reproductive system. |
pubes1 |
hair that appears as a secondary sex characteristic at puberty, esp. the hair surrounding the genitals. [2 definitions] |
pubes2 |
pl. of pubis. |
pubescent |
reaching or having already reached puberty. [2 definitions] |
pubic |
of, pertaining to, or located in the area of the lower abdomen that includes the front portion of the pelvis. |
pubis |
the section of either hipbone that, together with the same section of the other hipbone, forms the front part of the pelvis. |
public |
of, for, or pertaining to all members of a community; not private. [7 definitions] |
public-address system |
a system of electronic amplifiers used to make sounds easily heard by a large audience, as in a theater or auditorium, or outdoors. |
publican |
the proprietor of a pub (public house), who holds the license to sell alcoholic beverages. [2 definitions] |
publication |
the act of publishing printed material. [4 definitions] |
public debt |
the total amount of money owed to creditors by a local, state, or national government. |
public defender |
an attorney who, at public expense, defends persons accused of crimes who are themselves unable to pay. |
public domain |
land owned by the government, such as a state or national park or preserve. [2 definitions] |
public enemy |
a criminal or other person considered a menace to society. |
public house |
an inn or tavern; pub. |
publicist |
a person such as a publicity agent who is in the business of bringing information to public attention. |
publicity |
the distribution of information, as through the print or broadcast media, that attracts public attention or interest. [2 definitions] |
publicize |
to bring to public attention. |
public law |
a law or statute that applies to the general public. [2 definitions] |