Words |
Parts of Speech |
Meaning/Definition/Similar Words |
petal |
noun |
One of the leaves of the corolla, or the colored leaves of a flower. See Corolla, and Illust. of Flower., One of the expanded ambulacra which form a rosette on the black of certain Echini. |
petar |
noun |
See Petard. |
peter |
noun |
A common baptismal name for a man. The name of one of the apostles,, To become exhausted; to run out; to fail; — used generally with out; as, that mine has petered out. |
petit |
adjective |
Small; little; insignificant; mean; — Same as Petty. |
petre |
noun |
See Saltpeter. |
petto |
noun |
The breast. |
petty |
superl. |
Little; trifling; inconsiderable; also, inferior; subordinate; as, a petty fault; a petty prince. |