| parfleche |
a rawhide soaked in a solution of lye and water to remove the hair, and then dried. [2 definitions] |
| parhelion |
an image of the sun that appears as a bright spot near the sun and is caused by sunlight passing through ice crystals in the upper atmosphere; sundog. |
| pariah |
a despised or socially outcast person. |
| Parian |
of or concerning Paros, from which comes a fine white marble. [3 definitions] |
| parietal |
of, concerning, or forming the top and side portions of the skull. [3 definitions] |
| 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. |