5 letter word starting with py

Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words
pygal adjective Situated in the region of the rump, or posterior end of the backbone; — applied especially to the posterior median plates in the carapace of chelonians.
pygmy adjective Alt. of Pygmean, One of a fabulous race of dwarfs who waged war with the cranes, and were destroyed., Hence, a short, insignificant person; a dwarf.
pykar noun An ancient English fishing boat.
pylae plural of Pyla
pylas plural of Pyla
pylon noun A low tower, having a truncated pyramidal form, and flanking an ancient Egyptian gateway., An Egyptian gateway to a large building (with or without flanking towers).
pyoid adjective Of or pertaining to pus; of the nature of, or like, pus.
pyral adjective Of or pertaining to a pyre.
pyro- Alt. of Pyr-
pyrus noun A genus of rosaceous trees and shrubs having pomes for fruit. It includes the apple, crab apple, pear, chokeberry, sorb, and mountain ash.
pyxle noun Same as Pixy.
pyxis noun A box; a pyx., A pyxidium., The acetabulum. See Acetabulum, 2.