| 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] |
| Pk.1 |
abbreviation of "Park." |
| Pk.2 |
abbreviation of "Peak." |
| pkg. |
abbreviation of "package." |
| PKU |
a genetic disorder characterized by the inability to metabolize phenylaline, often causing mental retardation; phenylketonuria. |
| pkwy. |
(chiefly British) abbreviation of "parkway," a railway station, usu. with extensive parking facilities, serving suburban commuters. [2 definitions] |
| Pl. |
abbreviation of "Place." |
| pl. |
abbreviation of "plural." |