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. |