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pacation(formal) pacifying, placationpadmasanAlternative form of padmasana.paduakanAlternative form of padewakang.palankinArchaic form of palanquin.palatian(archaic) palatialpaldoxinAn inhibitor of an enzyme that detoxifies phytoalexins.paleocon(informal, politics) A paleoconservative.palladin(biochemistry) A protein that is a component of actin-containing microfilaments that control cell shape.palmitin(organic chemistry) A glyceride of palmitic acid.palmspanA measure of length equivalent to the breadth of the palm of an average human hand.paludianSynonym of paludal.panaceanHaving the properties of a panacea; solving everything.panasianMisspelling of Pan-Asian.pancheon(now UK regional) A shallow dish used to stand milk while the cream separates, or in which to bake bread.panchionAlternative form of pancheon.panelvanAlternative spelling of panel van.pangolinAny of several long-tailed, scale-covered mammals of the family Manidae within the order Pholidota of tropical Africa and Asia.panhumanApplying to all human beings.pannarin(organic chemistry) An organic compound found in some lichens.pannexin(biochemistry) Any member of a family of transmembrane proteins found in vertebrates, homologous to the invertebrate innexinspannexonA group of pannexins that form a channel through the membrane of a cellpannikinA durable cup or other vessel used for drinking made of metal and coated in enamel.panopsin(biochemistry) An opsin that is expressed in the brain and testispantalonAlternative form of pantaloon (“buffoon”).pantheon(religion) A temple dedicated to all the gods.pantocinAny of a group of peptide antibiotics present in PantoeapanwomanA woman who plays steelpan.papaitanA Filipino soup made with goat or beef tripe and offal, and flavoured with bile.papermanA man who delivers newspapers.papillonA small dog of a certain toy spaniel breed having large upright ears with a shape that resembles butterfly wings.papioninAlternative form of papionine.papyrean(obsolete) Alternative form of papyrian.papyrianSynonym of papyraceous, of, similar to, or related to papyrus.paraffin(UK, Ireland) A petroleum-based thin and colourless fuel oil.paraliana member of an ancient Greek people who lived by the Athenian coast in the 6th century B.C.E.paraoxonAn organophosphorus insecticide, [Diethyl (4-nitrophenyl) phosphate].paravianAny birdlike dinosaur of the clade Paraves, dinosaurs more closely related to birds than to oviraptorosaurs.parazoan(zoology) Any sponge (of the subkingdom Parazoa)pardaxin(biochemistry) A peptide produced by the Red Sea sole, used as a shark repellent.parelcon(grammar) The addition of a syllable or particle to the end of a pronoun, verb, or adverb.parergonA piece of work that is supplementary to or a byproduct of a larger work.parietinA cortical pigment of some lichens (genus Caloplaca and Xanthoria parietina, also found in roots of curled dock (Rumex crispus), having an orange-yellow colour and antifungal properties.pariglinSynonym of sarsaparillin.parillinsarsaparillinparimionAlternative form of paromoeon.parmesanA hard, full-fat Italian cheese from Parma.partakenpast participle of partakepartimenA form of tenson in which a question is debatedpartisanAn adherent to a party or faction.partizanDated spelling of partisan.partyman(dated outside India, politics) A partisan; a member of a political party or faction.partymenplural of partymanparvolinAlternative form of parvoline.parvulin(biochemistry) A small enzyme that catalyses the cis-trans isomerisation of proline peptide bonds.pasdaranA Revolutionary Guard (member of the Army of the Guardians of the Islamic Revolution)passdownA transfer of information or responsibilities from one worker to another, especially between shifts.passifan(dated, fandom slang) A fan, particularly of science fiction, who watches and reads the genre but does not actively engage in fanac, or fan activity.patacoon(obsolete) Synonym of pataca.patellin(biochemistry) Any of a group of proteins associated with cell plate formation during cytokinesispathogen(pathology, immunology) An agent that can cause disease, especially an infectious microorganism, such as a bacterium, virus, protozoon or fungus.patrikinpatrilateral kinpatteranAny of several coded signs left along a road or on a non-Roma house by one Rom to another. The most common ones consist of crossed sprigs (usually of different trees or shrubs) indicating, for example, a direction travelled.pattipanAlternative form of pattypan.pattypanA pan used for baking patties.patxaranA reddish-brown sloe liqueur popular in parts of Spain.pauhagen(eastern US dialects) menhaden (fish)pauldron(historical) A component of plate armor that protects the shoulder, generally covering more than a spaulder, also protecting the armpit and overlapping with other armor over the upper chest and back.pavilionAn ornate tent.pavillonArchaic form of pavilion.pavonianOf or pertaining to the peacockpaxillin(biochemistry) A signal transduction adaptor proteinpayyetanAlternative form of paytan.peabrain(derogatory, informal) A stupid or clumsy person; a cretin.pearmainAny of various types of apple, having an elongated shape and often with streaky skin.peckhorn(music, slang) An alto horn or mellophone.pectocinA bacteriocin related to PectobacteriumpedalianRelating to the foot, or to a metrical foot; pedal.pedarian(Ancient Rome) One of a class eligible to the office of senator, but not yet chosen, who could sit and speak in the senate, but could not vote.pediocinAny of a class of bacteriocin from bacteria of the genus PediococcuspeebrainMisspelling of peabrain.pegacorn(informal) A horned Pegasus or a winged unicorn.pehelwan(India) A wrestler.pehlevanAlternative form of pehlivan.pehlivanA Turkish wrestler in the sport of yağlı güreş (Turkish oil wrestling).pejvakin(biochemistry) A protein that regulates the function of hair cellspelagian(archaic) Of or pertaining to the open sea.pelorian(botany) Exhibiting peloria (abnormal regularity).pelretin(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A retinoid used in skincare creams to treat acne etc. or to reduce wrinkles.pemmicanA food made from meat which has been dried and beaten into a paste, mixed with berries and rendered fat, and shaped into little patties.penestonAlternative form of penistone.pengolinArchaic form of pangolin.penistonAlternative form of penistone.penjamin(slang) A dab pen (a battery-powered pen-shaped device that allows the user to inhale THC vapor).penorcon(music, historical) An old musical instrument of the cittern family, with nine pairs of strings.pentadinA sweet-tasting protein found in the climbing shrub Pentadiplandra brazzeana.pentagon(geometry) A polygon with five sides and five angles.pentaxinAlternative form of pentraxin.pentocinA particular bacteriocin produced by the bacterium Lactobacillus pentosus.pentosan(biochemistry) Any polysaccharide composed of pentoses.penwomanA female writer.peonidinAn anthocyanidin responsible for the purplish-red hue of the peony and other flowers.pepducin(biochemistry) A lipopeptide based on the intracellular loops of cell-surface receptorspeptogen(physiology) Any substance convertible into peptone.peregrinObsolete form of peregrine.perforin(biochemistry) A cytolytic protein found in natural killer cells.periaxin(biochemistry) A structural protein that is required for the maintenance of myelinperigean(astronomy) Pertaining to the perigee.perikron(rare) Alternative form of perikrone.perlecan(biochemistry) A large multidomain proteoglycan that is a key component of the extracellular matrix of cartilage.perlucin(biochemistry) A matrix protein, found in nacre, that nucleates growth of calcium carbonate crystalspermaban(Internet slang) A permanent ban on a user.permatan(colloquial) A perpetual tan.permuton(mathematics, physics) A probability measure Φ on the σ-algebra of Borel sets of the unit square [0,1]² such that Φ has uniform marginals (that is, Φ ([α, β] × [0,1]) = Φ ([0,1] × [α, β]) = β − α for every 0 ≤ α ≤ β ≤ 1).peropsin(biochemistry) An opsin, found in the eye, that modulates vitamin ApersimonObsolete spelling of persimmon.persipanA substance similar to marzipan, but produced from peach or apricot pits instead of almonds.petermenplural of petermanpetition(law, by extension) A formal written application made to a magistrate or court for an order or a suit for divorce.pfaffianAlternative letter-case form of Pfaffian.phakininA protein associated with the lens of the eye.phalloin(biochemistry) A toxic cyclic peptide obtained from the mushroom Amanita phalloidesphaneron(philosophy) That which is perceived by the mind, regardless of whether it corresponds to reality.phataginThe long-tailed pangolin (Manis tetradactyla).phenazonAlternative spelling of phenazone.phlegmonA solid mass formed by inflamed connective tissue, such as forms around an appendix in appendicitis.phlyctenA phlyctenule.phocenin(organic chemistry) delphinephosphinObsolete form of phosphine.photogen(chemistry) A light hydrocarbon oil resembling kerosene, used as a lubricant, illuminant, etc.photoion(chemistry) A cation produced through photoionizationphourion(rare, historical) A fortified stronghold in the context of Ancient Greece.phrygianAlternative letter-case form of Phrygianphthalin(chemistry) A colourless crystalline substance obtained by reduction from phthalein, into which it is easily converted by oxidation.physalinA steroidal lactone found in Physalis species.physcion(organic chemistry) An organic compound found in some lichens.picarian(zoology) Of or relating to the Picariae, an obsolete bird classification.picaroonA pirate or picaro.piccanin(South Africa, Australia) Alternative form of pickaninny.picobarn(physics) A unit of surface area equal to 10⁻¹² barns.picozoanAny unicellular eukaryote of the phylum PicozoapiecakenA pie baked inside a cake.pierogenpierogis (type of dumpling)piewomanA woman who sells pies.pigmaeanArchaic form of pygmean.pilotman(rail transport, UK) A railway employee who directs operations over a section of railway line temporarily reduced to single track, e.g. during maintenance work, or within an unsignalled area or over a line unfamiliar to the engine crew.pinakion(historical) An ancient pinax or tablet.pinopsin(biochemistry) A type of opsin found in the pineal gland (mostly of chickens)piscidin(biochemistry) Any of a group of antimicrobial peptides present in fishpitchmanA salesman, especially one who aggressively markets wares from a street stall, or a carnival or side show act.pitchmenplural of pitchmanpivotman(military) A pivot; the soldier around whom a body of troops wheels.pizzamanA man who delivers pizzas.placeman(UK politics, derogatory) One appointed to an office, especially in government, as a reward for political or other support; an appointee, a yes-man.placemenplural of placemanplaidmanA man who wears a plaid.plainfinUsed to describe various creatures with plain fins.planckon(physics) A Planck particle.planigon(geometry) A convex polygon that can fill the plane with only copies of itself.plankton(uncountable) Organisms, especially small and microscopic ones, that drift in water.plantainA plant in the genus Musa, the genus that includes banana, but with lower sugar content than banana.plantkinA very small plant.plastron(zoology) The nearly flat part of the shell structure of a tortoise or other animal, similar in composition to the carapace.platemanA person who produces plates for printing.platicon(physics) A flat-top dissipative solitonic pulseplaybarnA building containing indoor play equipment for children, such as slides and ball pits.playdown(sports) Any match that is part of a playoff.plebeianA commoner, particularly (derogatory) a low, vulgar person.plecotinAny of the tribe Plecotini of long-eared bats.plectron(music) Alternative form of plectrum.plenolin(organic chemistry) A sesquiterpenoid lactone found in Helenium autumnale.plethron(historical units of measure) A former Greek unit of length equal to 100 Greek feet (podes).pleuston(ecology) The organisms that live floating at the surface of water.plextrinMisspelling of pleckstrin.pliotronA hard vacuum triode.plumbeanSynonym of plumbeous.plumbian(mineralogy) Containing tetravalent lead.plumboan(mineralogy) Containing divalent lead.plumpkin(colloquial, humorous) A fat person.pnicogenAlternative form of pnictogen.pochonin(organic chemistry) A radicicol produced by Pochonia or Humicola.podilfen(pharmacology) A vasodilator.poghaden(eastern US dialects) menhaden (fish)pogonionThe furthest-forward part of the chin.pointmanAlternative form of point man.pokeyman(humorous) Alternative letter-case form of Pokeyman.pokeymenplural of pokeymanpolesmanSynonym of poleman (“one who propels a boat with a pole”).polisman(Scotland, Ireland) Policeman.pollenin(organic chemistry) A substance found in the pollen of certain plants.poltroonAn ignoble or total coward; a dastard; a mean-spirited wretch.polyaxon(zoology) In a sponge, a spicule that has more than four centered axes.polyoxin(biochemistry) Any of a group of nucleoside antibiotics, produced by Streptomyces bacteria, composed of heterocyclic moieties derived from amino sugars; the simplest being 1-β-(5'-amino5'-deoxy-D-allofuranuronosyl)-5-hydroxy-methyluracilpolypean(zoology) Of or relating to a polyp or polyps.polyphonA wooden-cased music box of a kind typically manufactured in Germany.polypianRelating to a polyppolytronA homogenizer, especially one manufactured by Polytron.polyzoan(zoology, obsolete) bryozoanpolyzoon(obsolete) A bryozoan.pondhornAny unionid of the genus UniomeruspondiminSynonym of fenfluramine.ponyskinThe skin of a pony.pookhaunAlternative form of pookaun.poopskin(ethnic slur, derogatory, offensive) A person with dark-coloured skin.poquosonAlternative form of pocosin.poration(biology) The formation of pores in a surface, or the pattern of such pores.porntoon(Internet slang) A pornographic cartoon.portolan(historical, nautical) A chart of European navigable waters based on descriptions of coasts.portscan(networking, transitive) To scan (a network host) in order to detect open ports.portulanAlternative form of portolan.posedown(bodybuilding) The final part of a competition in which two or more bodybuilders pose freestyle on stage side by side, rather than individually.poshteenAlternative form of posteen (“sheepskin cloak”).positionA place or location.positron(particle physics) The antimatter equivalent of an electron, having the same mass but a positive charge.possemanA male member of a posse.postdawnAfter dawn; especially, within a few hours after.posthornAlternative form of post horn.postnoun(grammar) Following a noun.postteenBeyond the teenage years.potamian(zoology, dated) A softshell turtle (family Trionychidae)potation(often in the plural) The act of drinking.potcheenAlternative form of poteen.potisignSynonym of qualisign.pouldronAlternative form of pauldron.poundmanA man whose job it is to catch stray animals (often dogs).poupeton(obsolete) A puppet.pourdown(rare outside dialects) Synonym of downpour.powldronObsolete form of pauldron.pozzolanAny material which, when combined with calcium hydroxide, exhibits cementitious properties; often used as an extender with Portland cements.prazosin(pharmacology) An alpha-blocker used chiefly as a smooth muscle relaxant, especially in the treatment of hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia.prealignTo align prior to some other processpreblownpast participle of preblowprecanon(religion) Predating the development of a religious canon.preclean(transitive) To clean in advance.pregiven(philosophy, ontology) Existing in the world, as opposed to arising from human apprehension.pregrowngrown in advanceprehumanPreceding the advent of modern humanity, Homo sapiens.preknownAlready known; known in advance.prelamin(biochemistry) Any of a group of precursors of laminsprenomenAlternative form of praenomen.prepilinSynonym of prepilin peptidase.pression(rare) Pressure or an act of applying pressure.pressmanSomeone who operates a printing press.pressmenplural of pressmanpressrunThe number of copies of a publication printed at one time.pretweenOf a child: approaching the age of approximately 11.preunionPrior to the existence of a union.preurbanDescribing a society before urbanizationprillion(mining, archaic) Tin extracted from the slag.primocinA broad-spectrum antibiotic and fungicideprimulin(biochemistry) An anthocyanin, the 3-galactoside of malvidin, found in Primula sinensis.prizemanThe (male) winner of a prizeproavianAny of several extinct animals proposed as an evolutionary link between fossil reptiles and fossil birds; a protobird.probasin(biochemistry) A protein expressed in the epithelial cells of the prostate.prochein(law, obsolete) Next; nearest.proemionAlternative form of proemium.profilin(biochemistry) An actin-binding protein involved in the dynamic turnover and restructuring of the actin cytoskeleton, found in all eukaryotic organisms in most cells.progerinA truncated version of the protein lamin A, involved in progeria.prolamin(biochemistry) Any of a group of plant storage proteins that have a high proline content, found in cereals.prolixin(medicine) Synonym of fluphenazine.prometonA herbicide, N,N'-diisopropyl-6-methoxy-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine.prominin(biochemistry) Any of a family of polytopic membrane proteins found in all animalspronapin(biochemistry) A storage protein present in Brassica napuspropagon(physics) A vibrational mode that propagates as a plane wavepropilin(biochemistry) A polypeptide that is a precursor of pilinpropylon(architecture, historical) Alternative spelling of propylaeum.prorenin(biochemistry) A precursor of reninproseman(archaic) A male writer of prose.prosopon(theology) The self-manifestation of an individual.prostein(biochemistry) A protein that is expressed in the cytoplasm of benign and malignant prostate cellsprotagon(biochemistry) A supposed crystalline molecule that forms the brain. The idea was proposed by Matthias Eugen Oscar Liebreich and Johann Ludwig Wilhelm Thudichum later disproved it, showing that the brain contains various lipids.protaminAlternative form of protamine.protosunSynonym of protostar.protoxinA rudimentary toxinproturanAny of many proto-insects, of the order Protura, that lack eyes and wings.prounion(politics) In favour of trade unions.prowomanAlternative form of pro-woman.prunasin(biochemistry) A cyanogenic glucoside related to amygdalin, found in Prunus species.prunetin(organic chemistry) An O-methylated isoflavone originally found in the bark of Prunus emarginata, the Oregon cherry.psilocin4-hydroxy-dimethyltryptamine, a hallucinogenic alkaloid found in most psychedelic mushrooms.psilocynAlternative form of psilocin.psoralen(medicine) Any of a group of furanocoumarins, from the seeds of various plants, that are used to treat psoriasis, eczema and vitiligo.pteridinAny erniettomorph of the genus Pteridiniumpterosin(organic chemistry) Any of a group of indanone derivatives present in bracken of the genus Pteridium.publican(Commonwealth, by extension) The manager or owner of a hotel.puerarin(organic chemistry) A glucoside of daidzein found in the roots of kudzupuffcornA corn snack, visually similar to popcorn, but made with corn meal and baked.pulldownAlternative form of pull-down.pullulan(biochemistry) A glucan produced by some fungi and used in manufacturing edible films.pulverinAlternative form of pulverine.pumpsmanAlternative form of pumpman.punaluanOf or relating to a punalua.puncheonA figured stamp, die, or punch, used by goldsmiths, cutlers, etc.punchionAlternative form of puncheon.punction(obsolete) A puncture or pricking.pungenin(organic chemistry) A phenolic glycoside present in Picea pungenspunition(obsolete) punishmentpuntsmanAlternative form of puntman.pupationThe act or process of pupating.puplicanObsolete spelling of publican.puriteen(Internet slang, derogatory) A teenager or young adult (especially an LGBTQ or LGBTQ-supportive member of Gen Z) whose views on sexuality are seen as sex-negative or moralistic.purpurinA red anthraquinone dye, extracted from madder, that is used as a biological stainpurslainArchaic spelling of purslane.pushdown(computing) Describing a stack in which items are removed in a LIFO manner from the end at which they were added.pussyman(colloquial) A great male lover.putation(obsolete) An act of considering; estimation.putcheonA wire trap for catching salmon.puzzolanAlternative form of pozzolana.pygmaeanArchaic form of pygmean.pyorubin(biochemistry) A red pigment produced by Pseudomonas aeruginosa.pyrotron(physics) A magnetic mirror.