| paring knife |
a small knife with a short blade used especially for peeling the skin of vegetables and fruits, and also for coring and other high-precision cutting tasks. |
| pari passu |
(Latin) with an equal pace or rate; side by side. [2 definitions] |
| paripinnate |
of compound leaves, having an equal number of leaflets on each side of the central stem. |
| Paris |
the capital of France. [2 definitions] |
| Paris green |
a poisonous, bright green powder used in paints, preservatives, and esp. as an insecticide. |
| parish |
in certain Christian denominations, a part of a diocese that has its own church and clergy. [2 definitions] |
| parishioner |
a member of a church parish. |
| parity |
equality in amount, status, strength, or the like. [4 definitions] |
| park |
an area of public land, as in a city, that is set aside for rest and relaxation. [7 definitions] |
| parka |
a warm outer jacket, often with a hood. [2 definitions] |
| Parker House roll |
a roll shaped by folding over a round, flattened piece of dough. |
| parking |
space or an area where cars can be left temporarily. |
| parking lot |
a usu. paved area where motor vehicles can be parked. |
| parking meter |
a coin-operated device set next to a parking space, that registers the amount of time allowed for parking in that space. |
| Parkinson's disease |
a degenerative disease of the nervous system characterized by muscular rigidity and tremors, esp. in the hands and face. |
| parkland |
a usu. wooded area designated as or suitable for a public park. |
| parkway |
a divided road or highway, often with landscaped areas at the sides or on the center strip. [2 definitions] |
| parlance |
manner of speaking or writing, esp. word choice; vernacular. |
| parlando |
to be sung or played in a style that suggests speech (used as a musical direction). |
| parlay |
to bet (the winnings from a previous bet) on a race or other chance. [3 definitions] |
| parley |
a discussion, esp. between opponents or enemies, as to establish terms of truce. [3 definitions] |