parietal lobe |
that part of each hemisphere of the brain that is beneath a parietal bone. |
pari-mutuel |
a system for betting on horse races, in which the winnings are paid from the total amount bet, minus taxes and management expenses. [2 definitions] |
paring |
a piece of outer covering or end that has been cut off. [2 definitions] |
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. |