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paanakamAlternative form of panakam.pacifismThe support of peace, specifically:paeanism(uncommon) A song or enthusiastic expression of praise or triumph.pagandomCollectively, pagans or their realm or lands.paganismAny indigenous polytheistic religion.palaiyam(India, historical) Alternative spelling of pollam.paleonymAn ancient toponym that is now obsoletepaliform(zoology) Resembling a palus.pallidum(anatomy) The globus pallidus.palmetumA collection of cultivated palm trees.palmwormThe larva of a palm weevil.paludism(archaic, medicine) Malaria.pamabromA diuretic product whose active ingredient is 8-bromotheophylline.pandaramA Shaivist mendicant.pandarumAlternative form of pandaram.pandeism(religion, rare) Worship which admits or tolerates favourable aspects of all religions; omnitheism.pantaramAlternative form of pandaram.pantheum(religion) Synonym of pantheon (“temple dedicated to all the gods”).panzoism(rare, archaic) The belief that the entire universe is a living thing, or is suffused with life.papalismSynonym of papism.pappadamAlternative spelling of poppadom.pappadomUncommon spelling of poppadom.pappadumAlternative spelling of poppadom.paracosmA detailed imaginary world, especially one created by a child.paradermThe part of the vitellus of the ovum that furnishes cells which contribute to the body of the embryo.paradigmA pattern, a way of doing something; especially a pattern of thought, a system of beliefs, a conceptual framework.parafilmplastic film used to seal laboratory containersparaformSynonym of paraformaldehyde.paragramA play on words; a pun.parapegm(Ancient Greece) An engraved tablet, usually of brass, set up in a public place.parodism(rare) The use of parody; a parodic approach.paroxismObsolete spelling of paroxysm.paroxysmChiefly followed by of: a sudden outburst of violent activity or feeling; also, the most severe part of an activity or incident; the climax.partonym(philosophy) Synonym of meronym.partydomThe world of parties; partying; revelrypartyismDevotion to a party or faction.pashadomThe role or status of a pasha.paspalumAny member of the genus Paspalum of tall perennial grasses, the bahiagrasses or Dallis grasses.patagiumThe thin membrane that extends between the limbs and body of a bat or of gliding mammals.patronymThe name of someone's father.peacotumA hybrid species of peach, apricot, and plum lineage.pearldomThe state of being a pearl.peculium(law, historical) The savings of a son or a slave, with the father's or master's consent; a little property or stock of one's own.pediformHaving the shape of a foot.pedoderm(soil science) A thin stratum of soil in contact with the airpedogramThe record produced by a pedograph.peganismThe diet of pegans, eating organic, unprocessed foods, containing 75% fruits and vegetables; and 25% protein foods (seeds, nuts, other plant proteins); with 35% of calories coming from plant fatspejorismThe belief that the world is becoming worse.pelopium(obsolete) A supposed chemical element, later found to be a mixture of niobium and tantalum.pelorismAn abnormality in plants where the flower appears to revert to an earlier form.penalismA policy of imposing penalties.pendulumA lamp, etc. suspended from a ceiling.peniform(anatomy) Resembling a penis (typically used to describe an enlarged clitoris)penitremAny of a family of fungal neurotoxins found on ryegrasspeponium(botany) Any of the plants of the genus Peponium.periblem(botany) nascent cortex, or immature cellular barkperiderm(botany) The outer layer of plant tissue comprising the phellem, phellogen and the phelloderm.peridium(mycology) The outer layer that covers the spore-bearing organ in many fungi.perigeumArchaic form of perigee.periherm(astronomy) In an orbit around the planet Mercury, the point that is closest to Mercury.perineum(anatomy) The region between the genitalia and anus.peroneumA small sesamoid bone in the foot found in some humans.pessimumA worst or lowest point.petagram(metrology) An SI unit of mass equal to 10¹⁵ grams. Symbol: Pgpetalism(historical) A form of ostracism among the ancient Syracusans by which they temporarily banished a citizen suspected of having dangerous influence or ambition.peyotismThe consumption of peyote for its psychedelic effects as a religious ritual.phaeozem(soil science) udoll or aquoll (soil type)phallismThe worship of the phallus (penis) as a symbol of male generative power.phantasmSomething seen but having no physical reality; a phantom or apparition.phenogam(botany, now rare) Phanerogam; spermatophyte.philtrum(anatomy) The shallow vertical groove running from the nasal septum to the center of the upper lip.phonecamA camera built into a mobile phone.phormiumAny plant in the genus Phormium, New Zealand flax.phospham(inorganic chemistry) A polymeric phosphorus nitride amide, of general formula [NPNH]ₙ, obtained by the reaction of phosphorus with ammonia.phrenism(obsolete) A supposed "thought force" in vitalism.phytonymA (non-taxonomic) plant name.piaculumAn expiatory sacrifice.piciform(zoology) Of or pertaining to PiciformespicloramThe herbicide 4-amino-3,5,6-trichloropicolinic acidpicogram(metrology) An SI unit of mass equal to 10⁻¹² grams. Symbol: pgpilentum(Ancient Rome) A ceremonial chariot or carriage, used by Roman noblewomen.pilidium(zoology) The free-swimming larva of certain proboscis worms, somewhat resembling a deerstalker hat. It has no resemblance to its parent, and the young worm undergoes development in its interior.piliformResembling hair.pillworm(rare) Any myriapod which rolls up for protection; a galleyworm.pilotism(obsolete) pilotrypiniformHaving the shape of or resembling a pine cone.pipestemThe hollow stem or tube of a pipe used for smoking tobacco, etc.piriformAlternative form of pyriform.pisiformResembling a pea or peas in size and shapepiyyutimplural of piyyutplacitum(UK, law, obsolete) A court, or cause in court.planform(aviation) The shape and layout of a fixed-wing aircraft's fuselage and wing.plannismAlternative form of planism.plastrumAlternative form of plastron.plateasm(obsolete, rare, phonology) An overly broad or full style of pronunciation.platformA raised stage from which speeches are made and on which musical and other performances are made.platinumA whitish grey colour, like that of the metal.playroomA room, allocated as a children's play area, in which noisy or boisterous activities are tolerated.plectrum(music) A small piece of plastic, metal, ivory, etc., for plucking the strings of a guitar, lyre, mandolin, etc.pleonasm(uncountable, rhetoric) Redundancy in wording.plethrumAlternative form of plethron.plethysm(algebra) A particular group-theoretic operation on a set of functions of a given symmetry type.plumbism(medicine) Synonym of lead poisoning.podetium(lichenology) A stalk which bears the fructification in some lichens, such as the reindeer moss.pointismA monistic ontology of physics founded on points.policismAlternative form of policeism.poloniumA rare, highly radioactive chemical element (symbol Po) with atomic number 84.polyfoamAny of various materials, made from synthetic polymers, that have a cellular structure and are frequently used in upholstery or insulation.polyform(geometry) A plane or solid figure constructed by joining together identical polygons edge to edge.polygramA figure consisting of many lines.polyonym(archaic) polynympomarium(historical, obsolete) Alternative spelling of pomerium.pomerium(historical) The ritually established and sacred formal boundary of the territory of a Roman city; the territory thus bound.pompadomNonstandard form of poppadom.pondscumAlternative form of pond scum.poolroom(US) A room with pool tables where pool can be played, usually for a fee.poppadomA thin, crisp Indian food made from lentil flour, optionally spiced or flavoured in various ways and either grilled or deep-fried, which may be eaten on its own as a snack, with chutneys as a starter, or as an accompaniment to a meal.poppadumAlternative spelling of poppadom.poppodomRare spelling of poppadom.poppodumRare spelling of poppadom.populism(derogatory) The practice of appealing to the interests of the common people.poriformResembling a porepostboom(economics) After a boom.postfilmAfter watching a film.postformTo shape or mold as a final stage of construction.postgasmThe period immediately following an orgasm.posttermBeyond the usual period of gestation.powerism(geopolitics) A disposition in geopolitical relations that supports hegemonic influencepranayamAlternative form of pranayama.prasadamAlternative form of prasada.prazepam(pharmacology) A benzodiazepine drug with anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant properties.prefixum(archaic) A prefix.pressdomThe world or sphere of the press; journalism generally.presteam(transitive, cooking) To steam in advance.prestormOccurring or existing before a stormpriapism(pathology, countable) An instance of this.priggismThe quality or state of being priggish; the manners of a prig; exaggerated propriety, fussiness about trivialities.proclaimTo announce or declare.proemium(rhetoric) Synonym of proem.proenzymArchaic form of proenzyme.pronotumThe dorsal plate of the prothorax in insectspropiram(pharmacology) A particular narcotic painkiller.proplasmAlternative form of plasm (“matrix, mould”).proprium(theology) Selfhood.prosaismA manner, quality, expression, style, phrase or word that is prosaic.protonym(zoology, taxonomy) The first legitimate name of a taxon, on which the currently accepted name is based.proxylemSynonym of protoxylem.psellism(archaic) stammering; stutteringpsephism(historical, Ancient Greece) A proposition adopted by a majority of votes, especially by the vote of the Athenian people; a statute.pseudismAlternative form of pseudoism.psychism(philosophy) The old doctrine that there is a fluid (continuity) universally diffusing, and equally animating all living beings, the difference in their actions being due to the difference of the individual organizations.psylliumAny of several plants of Plantago subg. Psyllium.ptilinum(zoology, entomology) A bladder-like pouch on the head of schizophoran flies that by expanding enables the fly to emerge from its puparium.pudendum(usually in the plural) External genital organs in a human; especially a woman's vulva.pugilismFighting with fists.pullorum(veterinary medicine) A severe infectious disease of young poultry, caused by a form of the salmonella bacterium.pulpitumA massive, often decorative screen of stone or timber that divides the choir from the nave and ambulatory in medieval cathedrals and monastic churches.pumproomAlternative form of pump room.puparium(entomology) An enclosing case of a pupa that is formed from the exoskeleton of an insect's final stage before pupation.pupiformResembling a pupa.pupildomThe state or quality of being a pupil.puppadomRare spelling of poppadom.puppadumRare spelling of poppadom.puppodumRare spelling of poppadom.puppydomThe state of being a puppy; puppyhood.puppyismExtreme meanness, affectation, conceit, or impudence.puriform(archaic, medicine) In the form of pus.pussydom(derogatory, vulgar, chiefly US, Canada, rare) The quality of being a pussy (coward, weakling).putanism(archaic) prostitution; harlotry.pygidium(zoology) The caudal plate of trilobites, crustacea, and certain insects.pygmydomThe world or sphere of pygmies.pyrenium(mycology) The wall of the perithecium.pyriform(biology) Pear-shaped.pyrogramA visual representation of the results of pyrosequencingpyrylium(organic chemistry) A six-member aromatic heterocyclic cation containing five carbon atoms and an oxygen atom that carries a positive charge; any derivative of this compound.pyxidium(botany) A seed capsule in the form of a box, the seeds being released when the top splits off.