Luis A. Waller Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words palaeotype noun A system of representing all spoken sounds by means of the printing types in common use. palaestric adjective See Palestric. palamedeae noun pl. An order, or suborder, including the kamichi, and allied South American birds; — called also screamers. In many anatomical characters they are allied to … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words patagonian adjective Of or pertaining to Patagonia., A native of Patagonia. patavinity noun The use of local or provincial words, as in the peculiar style or diction of Livy, the Roman historian; — so called from Patavium, now Padua, the place of Livy’s nativity. patchingly adverb Knavishy; deceitfully. patellulae … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words peacemaker noun One who makes peace by reconciling parties that are at variance. pea-jacket noun A thick loose woolen jacket, or coat, much worn by sailors in cold weather. pearl-eyed adjective Having a pearly speck in the eye; afflicted with the cataract. pearlstone noun A glassy volcanic rock of … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words pentabasic adjective Capable of uniting with five molecules of a monacid base; having five acid hydrogen atoms capable of substitution by a basic radical; — said of certain acids. pentachord noun An ancient instrument of music with five strings., An order or system of five sounds. pentacrons plural of … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words perbromate noun A salt of perbromic acid. perbromide noun A bromide having a higher proportion of bromine than any other bromide of the same substance or series. percarbide noun A compound containing a relatively large amount of carbon. perceiving present participle & vb. noun of Perceive percentage noun A … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words phacochere noun The wart hog. phaeospore noun A brownish zoospore, characteristic of an order (Phaeosporeae) of dark green or olive-colored algae. phagedenic adjective Alt. of PhagedenicAL phakoscope noun An instrument for studying the mechanism of accommodation. phalangeal adjective Alt. of Phalangal phalangial adjective Alt. of Phalangian phalangian adjective Phalangeal. … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words phycomater noun A gelatin in which the algae spores have been supposed to vegetate. phylactery noun Any charm or amulet worn as a preservative from danger or disease., A small square box, made either of parchment or of black calfskin, containing slips of parchment or vellum on which are … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words pianissimo adjective Very soft; — a direction to execute a passage as softly as possible. (Abbrev. pp.) pianoforte adjective A well-known musical instrument somewhat resembling the harpsichord, and consisting of a series of wires of graduated length, thickness, and tension, struck by hammers moved by keys. pianograph noun A … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words placarding present participle & vb. noun of Placard placentary adjective Having reference to the placenta; as, the placentary system of classification. placidness noun The quality or state of being placid. placodermi noun pl. An extinct group of fishes, supposed to be ganoids. The body and head were covered with … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words placarding present participle & vb. noun of Placard placentary adjective Having reference to the placenta; as, the placentary system of classification. placidness noun The quality or state of being placid. placodermi noun pl. An extinct group of fishes, supposed to be ganoids. The body and head were covered with … Read more