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padellaA large cup or deep saucer, containing fatty matter in which a wick is placed, used for public illuminations, as at St. Peter's in Rome.paenulaA chasuble, especially in its older form.paideia(Early Christianity, historical, education) An early model of Christian higher learning having theology as its chief subject.paijamaObsolete form of pajama.paisanaA female paisano.palabra(poetic, rare) A word; idle talk.palanka(military, historical) A permanently entrenched wooden camp attached to Turkish frontier fortresses.palenka(Jamaica, fishing) A fishing tool comprising numerous small lines with hooks.paleolaA diminutive or secondary paleapalinkaA traditional Hungarian fruit brandy.palitza(uncommon, Eastern Christianity) The epigonation.pallidaplural of pallidumpalmiraArchaic form of palmyra.palmitaThe European fan palm, a dwarf palm in the genus Chamaerops.palmyraA palm (Borassus flabellifer) with straight black upright trunk and palmate leaves, whose wood, fruit, and roots can be used for many purposes.palooka(US, slang) A stupid, oafish or clumsy person.palooza(neologism) An exaggerated event.pamonhaA traditional Brazilian food, a dumpling made from sweetcorn and milk boiled wrapped in the husk, sometimes with a sweet or savoury filling; associated with festa junina winter celebrations.panaceaA remedy believed to cure all disease and prolong life that was originally sought by alchemists; a cure-all.panagia(Christianity) An ornament worn hanging on the breast by Russian bishops.panditaAlternative form of pandit.pandoraAny fish of the genus Pagellus.pandura(music) An Ancient Greek stringed instrument, a kind of lute with three strings that were stopped with a fingerboard to alter the tone, and with either a mandolin- or banjo-like shape.panilla(historical) Synonym of cuarteron, a Spanish quarter-pound.panochacoarse Mexican brown sugarpapakhaA fur or sometimes wool hat traditionally worn by men throughout the Caucasus and Central Asia; its shape varies from hemispherical to cylindrical, which may be slightly tapered in either direction.papaumaSynonym of kapuka (“New Zealand tree”).papilla(anatomy) A nipple-like protuberance on a part or organ of the body.papissa(rare) A female pope.papricaObsolete spelling of paprika.paprika(countable) A variety of the spice.papullaAlternative spelling of papula.parandaA decoration for a braid tassel.paranjaA robe with a veil once worn by some Muslim women.parathaAn Indian bread with a texture somewhat resembling puff pastry; sometimes stuffed with vegetables etc.pareiraChondrodendron tomentosum, a large tropical liana native to Central and South America, and a source of tubocurare.pargana(British India) An administrative unit of British Raj, consisting of a number of villages. Since Indian independence, replaced by the block or tahsil.parotiaAny of the birds in the genus Parotia, found in New Guinea.parottaA layered flatbread of parts of South Asia, made with maida flour.partagaA cigar of the Partagás brand, from Havana.partita(music) A type of instrumental suite popular in the 18th centurypartulaAny of the Polynesian tree snails of the genus Partula, family Partulidae.paruria(medicine) Any disorder relating to urination.parusia(rhetoric) A figure of speech by which the present tense is used instead of the past or the future, as in the animated narration of past events or the prediction of future ones.pasandaA mild curry made with cream, coconut milk, and almonds.pascolaA masked dancer and storyteller in some Native American cultures.pasella(South Africa) An extra or unexpected gift or benefit, such as that given to a customer when they purchase something else.pasillaA variety of chili (a dried chilaca), used especially in sauces.passata(UK) Sieved raw tomatoes.pastilaA traditional Russian confectionery made of fruit paste, together with egg whites and sugar. Depending on which regional recipe is used, the consistency can vary from that of a soufflé (as in Belyov) to that of a zefir/marshmallow (as in Kolomna).pastinaA small piece of pasta used in soups etc.patagiaplural of patagiumpatakhaAlternative form of pataka.patella(anatomy) The sesamoid bone of the knee; the kneecap.pavlova(chiefly Australia and New Zealand) A meringue dessert usually topped with fruit and cream.pavoniaAny plant of the genus Pavonia of swampmallows.paxilla(zoology) An ossicle in the endoderm of the aboral surface of some starfishpaxiubaA palm tree of the genus Iriartea.pedandaIn Bali, a Hindu priest or priestess.peishwaAlternative form of peshwa.pelioma(archaic, medicine) A livid bruise.peloriaA variety of toadflax having five spurs instead of one.pembinaSquashberry, lowbush cranberry (Viburnum edule).pendula(rare) plural of pendulumpentina(poetry) A fixed verse form consisting of five stanzas of five lines each, normally followed by a two-line envoi.perdita(archaic) A woman who has fallen into prostitution.pergolaA framework in the form of a passageway of columns that supports a trelliswork roof; used to support and train climbing plants.pergulaAlternative form of pergola.perillaAn East Asian herb with flavorful leaves used in cooking and as a garnish, Perilla frutescens. Also grown for the seeds, which contain an edible and industrially-useful oil.perineaplural of perineumpetaliaA congenital abnormality in which one hemisphere of the brain protrudes towards the other and causes a depression in the skull.pettaraAlternative form of pitarah.petuniaAny of the flowering plants of genus Petunia, of which most garden varieties are hybrids.phaleraIn Ancient Greece, a metal medallion worn by men or used to ornament the harness of a horse.phaphdaAlternative form of fafda.phatakaAlternative form of pataka.phoorza(India, obsolete, countable) A custom house.phragmaA septum, especially on the wall of the thorax of an insect.phuchka(Bengal) panipuri; a South Asian snack with spice infused water and other topping are stored in a fried, thin ball.phylicaAny of the flowering plants of the genus Phylica, the majority of which are restricted to South Africa.piadinaA thin Italian flatbread, typically prepared in the Romagna historical region.pianicaSynonym of melodica.pianola(music) A mechanical piano which uses a roll of perforated paper to operate its keys, instead of being played by a pianist.piasabaAlternative form of piassava.piasavaAlternative form of piassava.picanhaA cut of beef consisting of the biceps femoris muscle and its fat cap.piccataSliced, sautéed and served with lemon, parsley and butter sauce.picottaAlternative spelling of picota.picturaThe picture or image component of something, such as an emblem or poem, that contains a combination of imagery and text or symbols.pilentaplural of pilentumpimbinaAlternative form of pembina.pinnulaA pinnule or subleaflet.pintadaA female guinea fowl.piraguaA Puerto Rican frozen dessert, shaped like a pyramid, made of shaved ice and covered with fruit-flavored syrup.piranha(ichthyology) Any of certain freshwater fish of the subfamily Serrasalminae, native to South America; they are characterised by razor-sharp teeth and a reputation of being ferocious predators (despite most species being omnivorous).pisankaAlternative spelling of pysankapiscinaA drained basin near a church's altar for the disposal of water from liturgical ablutions.piscolaA highball cocktail popular in Chile, made of pisco and usually cola.pisonia(botany) Any of the genus Pisonia of nyctaginaceous flowering plants.pitangaA Eugenia uniflora tree or its fruit.piteiraMauritius hemp, of the species Furcraea foetida.pitombaTalisia esculenta, a South American tree.pittaraAlternative form of pitarah.pituita(medicine, now only historical) Phlegm; mucus.pizzica(dance) A popular traditional dance of Italy, originating on the Salento peninsula.placitaplural of placitumplaculaA little plate or plaque.planchaA type of flat-top grill used for cooking, composed of a thick plate of metal above the heating element to provide thermal mass and eliminate hot spots.planula(zoology) The larva of a hydrozoan, which is free-swimming and covered in cilia.plateiaA town square in Greece or Cyprusplatina(chemistry, obsolete) platinum.plectraplural of plectrumpleromaA plant of the genus Pleroma.plugola(informal, chiefly US) Undeclared or illicit publicity or product promotion, especially on radio or television.plumula(botany) A plumule.podagra(medicine) Gout in the big toe.podeenaAlternative form of pudina.podesta(now historical) A chief magistrate of various Italian republics and city-states in the Middle Ages.pogonia(botany) Any of the genus Pogonia of orchids.polaccapolonaise (dance or music)polentaAny of various types and consistencies of a starchy accompaniment to a meal made from coarse maize-meal porridge, sometimes fried or grilled.polleraA Central American fiesta costume usually heavily embroidered and very full in the skirt.polongaRussell's viperpoltina(historical) A half ruble in Lithuanian long currency.poluria(medicine) A persistent excessive flow of watery urine.polyniaAlternative spelling of polynya.polynya(hydrology, oceanography) A naturally formed transient area of open water surrounded by sea ice, especially in polar or subpolar seas.polyomaA small form of the papovavirus that causes tumors in rodents.polyzoaplural of polyzoonpornhwa(pornography, manhwa) A pornographic manhwa (Korean comic).porpita(zoology) A marine organism, Porpita porpita, the blue button.potassa(obsolete) The chemical compound potassium hydroxide.pousadaa Portuguese innpraevia(medicine, colloquial) Placenta praevia or vasa praevia.pralaya(Indian mythology) destruction, apocalypsepramana(Hinduism) means of knowledgepranamaThe touching of the feet in Indian culture as a sign of respect.prasada(India) A religious offering, usually of vegetarian food consumed by worshippers after worship, in Hinduism and Sikhism.precavaAlternative form of praecava.precomaA lethargic state approaching coma.precoxaA limb segment, proximal to a coxa, in some crustaceansprepupaAn organism in a developmental stage that immediately precedes the pupa.prezoeaThe precursor stage of a zoeaprimula(botany) Any plant of the genus Primula; the primroses.procoxaThe coxa of the foreleg of an arthropodpronoia(philosophy, theology) Divine providence, foreknowledge, foresight.pronotaplural of pronotumpropoma(historical) In Ancient Greece, a drink served as an appetizer.propriaplural of propriumprosoma(zoology) The front segment of a body which is divided into two or more segments, especially the cephalothorax of an arachnid or crustacean.protomaAlternative form of protome.pteromaA walkway, in a Greek or Roman temple, between the cella and surrounding colonnade.pteryla(ornithology) One of the areas of a bird's skin on which feathers grow.pudeenaAlternative form of pudina.pudendaplural of pudendumpudgala(Jainism) matter (that the world is made of)pudhina(India, cooking) mintpukatea(New Zealand) Laurelia novae-zelandiae, a tree of New Zealand.pulgada(historical) A traditional Spanish unit of length, equivalent to about 2.3 cmpunaluaA member of a traditional Hawaiian group marriage between two or more brothers with their wives, or two or more sisters with their husbands.pupariaplural of pupariumpupunhaSynonym of peach palm.purganaDated form of pargana.purpura(pathology) The appearance of red or purple discolorations on the skin that do not blanch when pressure is applied, caused by subdermal bleeding.purusha(Hinduism) In early Vedas, a cosmic man whose sacrifice by the gods created all life.pyaemia(pathology) A type of septicemia caused usually by the presence of Staphylococcus bacteria in the bloodstream; characterised by metastatic abscesses and other symptoms associated with septicemia.pyatinaA top-level administrative subdivision in Novgorod Land.pyrexia(medicine) Fever.pysankaA hand-decorated Ukrainian Easter egg with intricate designs.pytiliaAny of the birds in the genus Pytilia, found in Africa.pyxidiaplural of pyxidium