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pachinkoA mechanical ball-dropping game similar to pinball, popular in Japan.pachuco(US, countable) A Mexican American, especially a juvenile delinquent in the Los Angeles area.pacifico(historical) A peaceful native in Cuba or the Philippines who did not oppose Spanish colonization.pacoAn earthy-looking ore, consisting of brown oxide of iron with minute particles of native silver.padereroAlternative form of pederero.padfolioA portable case that opens in the manner of a book to reveal a notepad.paedicatioAlternative spelling of pedicatio.paedo(British, slang, uncountable) Paedophilia.paesanoAn Italian peasant or rustic.paho(religion) A sacred prayer stick in the Hopi religion.pailoo(architecture, archaic) An arch or gateway in Chinese architecture, serving as a monument to the deceased.paindoo(India, derogatory) A villager; rustic; hick.paipoAny prone-ridden surf-craft that is neither an inflatable mat nor a traditional finless soft bodyboard.paisano(US) An Italian(-American), particularly as a term of address between Italian-American men.paixiaoA type of pan flute with pipe holes made from notches that is from China.pajahuelloThe tick Ornithodoros coriaceus.pakalolo(Hawaii) Cannabis marihuana; dagga; ganja; the flowers of the hemp plant, used as smoking material in cigarettes or pipes.pakapooA Chinese lottery game popular in Oceania in the 19th century, involving tickets marked with rows of Chinese characters.pakololoAlternative form of pakalolo.palaeoAlternative form of paleo (“type of diet”).palaeoscenarioAn ancient scenario (possible series of events in prehistory)palaminoAlternative form of palomino.palanchinoObsolete form of palanquin.palazzoA large, palatial urban building in Italy.paldaoThe wood of Dracontomelon dao, the Pacific walnut.paleo(informal) Clipping of paleodiet.paleopulmoPart of the lung of birds formed by the parabronchi from the mediolateral and medioventral bronchipaleovolcanoA volcano that formed in prehistoric times (typically before the Tertiary)palisado(fortification) Obsolete form of palisade.pallisadoObsolete form of palisade.palmettoAny of various fan palms of the family Arecaceae, especially Sabal palmetto or the saw palmetto, Serenoa repens.palmitoSynonym of heart of palm.palmo(historical, measure) A traditional Spanish unit of length, equivalent to about 20.8 cm.paloAny of the traditional musical forms in flamenco.palombinoA variety of marble.palominoA horse with a golden-colored coat and a white or cream-colored mane and tail.pambazoA Mexican snack made from white bread dipped in a red guajillo pepper sauce, filled with potatoes and chorizo, and fried.pampanoAlternative form of pompano.pamperoA violent wind from the west or southwest, which sweeps over the pampas of South America and the adjacent seas, often doing great damage.panadoAlternative form of panada (paste made with bread)pandebonoA type of cheese bread made with flour of both corn and cassava (yuca), popular in the Colombian department of Valle del Cauca.pandeiroA square double-skinned frame drum, often with a bell inside, used in medieval Spanish/Moorish music.pandejo(derogatory, neologism) One who is foolishly reckless around COVID-19.pando(Australia, UK, slang) A pandemic (chiefly in reference to the COVID-19 pandemic).pandoroA sweet bread loaf of Veronese origin, in the shape of a star, traditionally eaten at Christmas.paninoA type of grilled sandwich made of a small loaf of bread, cut horizontally, filled with meat such as salami or ham, cheese or other food.panioloA Hawaiian cowboy.pankoCoarse, dry breadcrumbs used in Japanese cuisine.pano(photography) A panoramic image.panto(British, informal) Clipping of pantomime.panuchoA fried tortilla filled with black beans and topped with turkey or chicken, lettuce, avocado, and pickled onions.panzarottoAlternative spelling of panzerotto.panzerottoA type of large ravioli made from pizza dough, filled with various ingredients such as ricotta (or mozzarella), tomato sauce and ham, and deep-fried. A specialty of Apulia and Campania.pao(chess) A fairy chess piece which moves identically to the xiangqi cannon, moving orthogonally and must hop over a piece of either side to capture.paoloAn old Italian silver coin.paopaoA traditional single-outrigger canoe of Tuvalu.paparazzoA freelance photographer who sells photographs of celebrities to the media, especially one who pursues celebrities and attempts to obtain candid photographs.papilio(zoology) Any butterfly of the genus Papilio.papingo(Scotland) parrot (bird)parafangoA mixture of mud and paraffin used in thermotherapy.parajudo(disability, sports) A disability-adapted form of judoparamoA treeless grassland ecosystem covering extensive high areas of equatorial mountains, especially in South America.parandero(Southwestern US) A barfly; one who is routinely drunk and dissolute.parao(Philippines, nautical) A sailing vessel found in the waters of the Philippines, similar to a proa.paraquitoArchaic form of parakeet.parcloClipping of partial cloverleaf interchange.pardaoAlternative form of pardo.pardo(historical) A former money of account in Portuguese India, one twentieth of a rupia.parduscoA tanager of species Nephelornis oneilli found in Peru.parengoAlternative form of karengo.pareoA wraparound garment, worn by men or women, similar to a Malaysian sarong.pargocommon seabream, red porgy, Pagrus pagrusparlando(music) A piece of music to be sung or played in the style of a recitative.parleyvooThe French language, especially as understood by an English person.parlyvooAlternative form of parleyvoo.parmo(UK, chiefly Teesside) A north-eastern English dish of deep-fried breaded chicken topped with béchamel sauce and cheese, sometimes served like a pizza with additional toppings.parro(slang, colloquial, Australia) Very drunk, intoxicated.partidoA subdivision of the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina.parvo(informal) Parvovirus.paseoA public path or avenue designed for walking, sometimes for dining or recreation.pashecoA soft, dark cake made of baked camas and rockhair (the lichen Alectoria jubata var. fremontii, now Bryoria fremontii).pasillo(music) A South American genre of music with some of the features of European classical dance.passadoAlternative form of passade.passaggio(music) The transition area between a singer's vocal registers.passamezzoAn Italian folk dance of the 16th and early 17th centuries.passemezzoAlternative form of passamezzo (“Italian folk dance”).pasticcioA medley; an olio.pasticciottoAn Italian pastry from Apulia, resembling a miniature pie, often filled with egg custard or ricotta cheese.pastichioA Greek dish made with cheese, chopped meat and pasta, resembling lasagna.pastitsioAlternative spelling of pastichio.patereroObsolete form of pederero.patioA paved outside area, adjoining a house, used for dining or recreation.patoThe national sport of Argentina, a game played on horseback that combines elements of polo and basketball.patraoboss, master (in a Portuguese environment)patrico(slang, obsolete, thieves' cant) A gypsies' or beggars' hedge priest.pavonazzettoA type of variegated marble.payaoA raft used to attract and catch fish in Southeast Asia, particularly in the Philippines.peacherino(US, slang, dated) Synonym of peach (“a particularly admirable or pleasing person or thing”).peccadilloA small flaw or sin.peccoDated form of pekoe.pecorinoAny of a family of Italian hard cheeses made from ewe's milk.pedabro(music) A dobro fitted with pedals.pedalo(UK, nautical) A small boat propelled by pedals that directly turn external paddles, used for recreation.pederero(military, now historical) A short piece of chambered ordnance, used to fire stones in naval and siege warfare.pedicatio(archaic) anal sexpedoAlternative spelling of paedo (“pedophile”).pedrero(historical) A cannon that fires stone cannonballs.peekaboAlternative form of peekaboo.peekaboo(games) A game for a small child in which one covers one's face, then suddenly reveals it, saying "Boo!" or "Peekaboo!".peekapooA crossbreed dog resulting from the breeding of a Pekingese and a poodle.peeloo(India, Pakistan) Salvadora persica (toothbrush tree).peepboSynonym of peekaboo.peepoSynonym of peekaboo.pego(archaic, slang) The penis.pekapooAlternative form of peekapoo.pekeapooAlternative form of peekapoo.pekepooAlternative form of peekapoo.peludoA big hairy armadillo, Chaetophractus villosuspendejismo(slang, derogatory) stupidity, assholery, the quality of being a pendejo.pendejo(US, Mexico, slang, derogatory) A stupid person.pengoAlternative spelling of pengő.pentachloro(chemistry, in combination) Five chlorine atoms in a compoundpentafluoro(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Five fluorine atoms in a moleculepentaoxo(chemistry, in combination) A chemical compound with five oxygen atoms with double bonds.pentimento(art, literature) The presence of traces of a previous work in an artistic or literary work; especially (painting) an image which has been painted over but is still detectable.pentitoA criminal who cooperates with police or government authorities and testifies against or provides harmful information on fellow criminals; a turncoat or informant, usually a former Mafioso.pentomino(geometry) A polyomino consisting of five square units. When packing pentominoes into three-dimensional shapes, the square units commonly are expanded into cubes instead of being flattened.peperino(geology) A light, porous volcanic rock composed of small grains of sand etc.peperoncinoA variety of the pepper Capsicum annuum.pepinoSynonym of pepino melon.pepitoA sandwich of Spanish origin and popular in Latin America, made with beef, pork, or chicken.pepoA fruit of plants of the gourd family Cucurbitaceae, possessing a hard rind and producing many seeds in a single, central, pulpy chamber.pepperoncinoAlternative form of peperoncino.perbromo(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Describing a derivative in which all hydrogen atoms have been replaced by bromineperchloro(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Describing a derivative in which all hydrogen atoms have been replaced by chlorineperdendo(music) Losing strength or momentum.perfectamundo(slang) perfectperfecto(informal, humorous) Perfect, excellent, brilliant.perfluoro(chemistry, in combination) Describing any compound or radical in which every hydrogen atom has been replaced by fluorinepergoloDated form of pergola (“passageway of columns”).perhydro(organic chemistry, in combination) Describing any saturated compound or radical in which every double bond has been replaced as if by the addition of hydrogenperihydro(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Having hydrogen atoms attached around a ringperiodo(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Describing a derivative in which all hydrogen atoms have been replaced by iodinepernambucoThe wood of Paubrasilia echinata.pernio(countable, uncountable) Synonym of chilblain.perokitoObsolete form of parakeet.perpetuanoAlternative form of perpetuana (“kind of fabric”).persicoAlternative form of persicot.persulfido(inorganic chemistry, in combination) A ligand consisting of two sulfur atoms with a double negative charge. (S₂²⁻)pervo(slang) pervertpescatorioSynonym of piscatory ring.pesoThe circulating currency of various Spanish-speaking American countries (Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Uruguay) and the Philippines.pestoA sauce, especially for pasta, originating from the Genoa region in Italy, made from basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil and cheese (usually pecorino).petereroAlternative form of pederero.petitioShort for petitio principii.petroA Venezuelan cryptocurrency launched in 2018, supposed to be backed by the country's oil and mineral reserves. Symbol: ₽.petroeuro(chiefly in the plural) Money in the euro currency earned from the sale of oil.pettoOnly used in in pettophaco(surgery, ophthalmology, informal) Clipping of phacoemulsification.phallophalloplastypharaoAlternative form of pharaoh.pharoObsolete form of faro (card game).phenanthro(organic chemistry, in combination) phenanthrene fused to another ringphenylamino(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent N-radical derived from anilinephenylimino(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any phenyl derivative of an imino radicalpheo(medicine, colloquial) Pheochromocytoma.philo(colloquial) Clipping of philosophy.phoA Vietnamese soup with a beef base, typically served with rice noodles and optionally beef or chicken.phonino(physics) A massless fermionic collective excitation in the form of sound described by supersymmetryphonoClipping of phonograph.phosphino(chemistry, often in combination) The chemical radical or group containing two hydrogen and one phosphorus atoms -PH₂photino(physics) The superpartner of the photon.photolithoClipping of photolithograph.photoneutrino(physics) A neutrino that is produced (along with an antineutrino) when a high-energy photon collides with an electronphotoradio(historical) An early facsimile technology for transmitting documents by radio.phthalimido(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical derived from phthalimide by removing the imido hydrogen atomphthaloA phthalocyanine.phylloA type of dough, originating in Mediterranean cuisine, that is used in thin layers to make pastries (such as baklava and apple strudel) and pies and becomes very flaky when cooked.physio(colloquial, countable) Clipping of physiotherapist.phyto(informal) A phytosanitary certificate.pianino(music) A pianette, or small piano.pianissimo(music) Indicating that the piece is to be played very softly.pianississimo(music) Indicating that the piece is to be played more softly than pianissimo.pianoTo play the piano.piblocktoAlternative form of piblokto.pibloktoA condition affecting dogs or other animals in the Arctic, characterized by aggressive behavior and seizures.picadilloAny of various Spanish or South American dishes made with chopped vegetables and sometimes ground beef.picaroRogue, adventurer.piccadilloAlternative form of picadillo.piccolo(music) A transverse flute that is smaller than a Western concert flute and pitched nearly an octave higher.pichiciagoAlternative form of pichiciego.pichiciegoA small, burrowing, South American armadillo (Chlamyphorus truncatus); a pink fairy armadillo.picoEllipsis of pico de gallo.piementoArchaic spelling of pimento.piezoOf or relating to a kind of ignition, used in portable camping stoves etc., where pressing a button causes a small spring-loaded hammer to strike a crystal of PZT or quartz, creating a voltage which ignites the gas.pifferaroA musician who plays the piffero, a kind of oboe.piffero(music) A form of oboe.piglooA farrowing pen for pigs.pilaoAlternative form of pilaf.pillaloo(obsolete) A chorus of sorrow or distresspimentoA red sweet pepper, a cultivar of Capsicum annuum, used to make relish, stuffed into olives, or used as spice.pimientoSynonym of pimento, a cultivar of Capsicum annuum.pimlicoA bird found around Bermuda, historically often confused with the cahow and now generally identified as Audubon's shearwater.pinacolato(organic chemistry, especially in combination) A pinacolate ester as a substituentpinchoA small snack served with drinks as an appetizer; a tapa.pingo(geomorphology) A conical mound of earth with an ice core caused by permafrost uplift, particularly if lasting more than a year.pinjopoA type of rice wine found in Tibet.pinko(informal, often derogatory, chiefly US) A socialist, particularly one who is not completely communist.pinolilloA Nicaraguan drink made from cornmeal and cacao and served sweetened or unsweetened, traditionally from a gourd.pinquito(US) A small pink variety of Phaseolus vulgaris, the common bean, grown in Santa Maria, California.pintado(now rare, historical) A fine cotton cloth; chintz.pintanoAbudefduf saxatilis, a species of damselfish.pintoA horse with a patchy coloration that includes a white color.pintxoA Basque snack served in bars, resembling tapas.piopioA bird of either of two extinct passerine songbird species of New Zealand, comprising the genus Turnagra: North Island piopio (†Turnagra tanagra) and South Island piopio (†Turnagra capensis).piquilloA specific breed of small, red pepper originally from PerupiscoA liquor distilled from grapes (a brandy) made in wine-producing regions of Peru and Chile. It is the most widely consumed spirit in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile and Peru.pishtaco(mythology, folklore) A mythical white male demon in South American folklore, who steals and eats the bodyfat of indigenous South Americans, or cuts up their flesh to convert it into food.pisoAlternative form of peso (“currency of Philippines”).pistachioA deciduous tree (Pistacia vera) grown in parts of Asia for its drupaceous fruit.pitoA type of beer made from fermented millet or sorghum in parts of West Africa.pizzaioloOne who makes pizzas; a pizzamaker.pizzicato(music) To be played by plucking the strings instead of using the bow.pizzoA glass pipe with a spherical bulb for freebasing drugs such as methamphetamine.placebo(medicine) A dummy medicine containing no active ingredients; an inert treatment.planemo(astronomy) an astronomical object with enough mass to achieve hydrostatic equilibrium, but not enough to initiate core fusion at any time in its existence. That is, it is rounded in shape and is smaller than a star. Planemos include planets, dwarf planets, and the larger moons of the Solar System (satellite planets), but also sub-brown dwarfs and rogue planets between the stars.planoOf lenses: flat; having no curvature; not serving to correct the vision.plecoAny of several tropical American fish, of the family Loricariidae, popular in aquaria for their ability to clean tanks by eating algae growth.plenipo(colloquial, now rare) A plenipotentiary.plonko(Australia, informal) someone addicted to cheap wine.plumbago(botany) A plant of the genus Plumbago; leadwort.plutino(astronomy) Any planetoid in the Kuiper belt whose orbit, like that of Pluto, has a resonance of 3:2 with that of Neptune.pluto(neologism) To demote or devalue something.pmo(Internet slang) Initialism of piss me off, pisses me off, pissed me off, or pissing me off (“to annoy, anger”)pneumo(medicine, colloquial) Pneumothorax.po(UK, Australia, New Zealand, colloquial, dated) A chamberpot.poblanoA mild green chile pepper native to Mexico; when dried, the chilis are called anchos or chiles anchos (“wide chilis”).pochismo(slang) An anglicism in Spanish taken from U.S. English.pocho(informal) A culturally assimilated Mexican-American.podoAny of various trees of the genus Afrocarpus or Podocarpus.pogo(intransitive) To use a pogo stick.polaoAlternative form of pilaf.polaooArchaic form of pilaf.polio(uncountable) Abbreviation of poliomyelitis.politburo(communism, Leninism and Marxism-Leninism) The governing council and chief policymaking body of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and other Marxist-Leninist political systems.politico(colloquial, often derogatory) A politician.polo(countable) A polo shirt.polyabolo(geometry) A polyform made by joining right isosceles triangles edge to edge in various arrangements.polyazo(organic chemistry) Containing multiple azo groupspolyembryo(botany) A single seed that contains multiple embryos.polyfluoro(chemistry, in combination) Many fluorine atoms in a molecule.polyfoto(obsolete, British, photography) To take such a series of photographs.polyhalogeno(chemistry) (in combination) Containing two or more halogen atomspolyomino(geometry) A plane polyform made by joining one or more squares edge to edge in various arrangements; a similar polyform made from triangles or hexagons (or any polygon that can tile a plane)polypro(informal) polypropylenepolyselenido(chemistry, in combination) Polyselenide as a ligand.polysulfido(inorganic chemistry, in combination) A ligand consisting of a chain of sulfur atoms connected at both endspomatoA plant produced by grafting a tomato plant and a potato plant, producing cherry tomatoes on the vine and potatoes under the ground.pomelloObsolete spelling of pomelo.pomeloThe tree which produces this fruit.pommeloAlternative spelling of pomelo.pomoAbbreviation of postmodern.pomodoro(countable, rare) A variety of pear-shaped tomato from Italy; San Marzano tomato.pomoloObsolete spelling of pomelo.pompanoAny of various carangid fish of genus Trachinotus or species Alectis ciliaris (African pompano), from coastal parts of the North Atlantic.pompelo(obsolete) Alternative spelling of pomelo (“grapefruit”).pomposo(music) Ceremonious and dignified.ponchoA simple garment, made from a rectangle of cloth, with a slit in the middle for the head.pongo(British, military slang) A soldier.ponmo(Nigeria) Cowhide, or a dish made thereof.ponticello(music) bridge (of a violin etc.)ponto(historical, measure) A traditional short Portuguese unit of length usually about equal to 0.2 mm.poo(uncountable, childish) Feces.pookooObsolete form of puku (“medium-sized antelope found in Central Africa”).poopoo(transitive) Alternative form of pooh-pooh.popo(colloquial) Alternative spelling of po-po.popolo(Hawaii) black nightshade (Solanum nigrum).popotilloA leafless desert shrub of the US Southwest in the genus Ephedra, used to make an herbal tea.porcinoAlternative form of porcini (“type of mushroom”).pornoPornographic.poroporo(New Zealand) The plant Solanum aviculare.porporino(obsolete or historical) A composition of mercury, tin, and sulphur, forming a yellow powder, sometimes used by mediaeval artists as a cheaper alternative to gold.porrigo(medicine, obsolete) Any of various skin diseases.portabelloAlternative spelling of portobello.portaloo(UK) A portable toilet.portamento(music) A smooth, gliding transition from one note to another; used especially with stringed instruments, and sometimes on brass.portastudioA four-track recorder based on a standard compact audio cassette tape.portato(music) In an unconnected manner, as opposed to legato, but not as short as staccato.portegoA characteristic compositional element of the Venetian civil buildings built during the years of the Republic of Venice, similar to a reception hall but having peculiar features.portfolioA case for carrying papers, drawings, photographs, maps and other flat documents.porticoA porch, or a small space with a roof supported by columns, serving as the entrance to a building.portmanbro(informal) A portmanteau word incorporating the term bro, denoting a concept related to bro culture.portoAn apéritif made from port.portobelloThe large, mature form of the crimini mushroom (Agaricus bisporus)portolanoAlternative form of portolan.posaderoAn innkeeper in a Spanish-speaking place.posho(colloquial) Posh.postdiscoAlternative form of post-disco.postembryoA newly-hatched arachnid.postgiroA giro (financial instrument) sent through the post.postpolioOccurring after polio.poststudioAfter the time of studios.postvetoAfter a political veto.postvideoAfter the showing of a video recording.potargo(obsolete) bottargapotatoA plant of species Solanum tuberosum or its edible starchy tuber.potomatoSynonym of pomato (“potato–tomato hybrid”).potooAny species of the family Nyctibiidae within the order Nyctibiiformes related to the nightjars (order Caprimulgiformes), and found from southern Mexico to southern Brazil.potorooAny small marsupial of the genus Potorous, endemic to Australia.pottoA small primate of the genus Perodicticus, native to the tropical rainforests of Africa.povvoAlternative spelling of povo.poynado(obsolete) A poniard.poyo(West Africa) palm winepractico(Cuba, Philippines, obsolete) A guide (person who guides).praeteritioAlternative form of preterition.praoAlternative form of proa.precipitato(music) precipitatelypredisco(music) Of the period in the 1970s preceding the advent of disco music.preechoAlternative form of pre-echo.preembargoBefore an embargo.preembryoAlternative form of pre-embryo.preggo(informal, colloquial) Pregnant.pregoAlternative spelling of preggo.preimagoA developmental stage of an insect before imago.premetro(rail transport) A suburban-urban tramway or light rail system partially built with subway standard but not fully converted to subway.premo(US, slang, rare) Excellent, attractive.prepotatoBefore the introduction of the potato to Europe from the New World.prepuebloPrior to communities based around a pueblo.preradioBefore the invention of radio.presidioA garrisoned place, especially one that is or was once under Spanish control.preso(computing, informal) A presentation.prestissimo(music) Extremely fast, the fastest possible tempo.presto(music) Very fast or quickly; a directive for the musician(s) to play in a very quick tempo.prestudioBefore the time of studios.presuntoA dry-cured Portuguese ham.primeroA card game resembling poker, dating back at least to the 16th century.primitivoA grape variety from Puglia, genetically identical to zinfandel; the red wine made from this grape.primo(music) The principal part of a duet.prioAbbreviation of priority.privado(obsolete) A trusted friend; a confidant.privilegiadoOne who has special privileges.proAn advantage of something, especially when contrasted with its disadvantages (cons).problemo(informal) problemprocedendo(law) A prerogative writ that sends a case from an appellate court to a lower court with an order to proceed to judgment.proembryo(botany) A cluster of cells in the ovule of a fertilized flowering plant that has not yet formed into an embryo.promo(colloquial) Clipping of promotion.pronto(informal) Quickly, very soon, promptly.pronunciamentoA manifesto or formal public declaration, originally political; a proclamation.pronuntiatioOne of the five canons of classical rhetoric: the discipline of delivering speeches.propago(horticulture) A layer or branch laid down to root.propho(slang, dated) Prophylaxis from venereal disease.prosciuttoA dry-cured ham from Italy, thinly sliced.proscuittoMisspelling of prosciutto.proseccoAlternative letter-case form of Prosecco (“Italian sparkling wine”).prosoPanicum miliaceum, a grass used as a crop.protoClipping of prototypical; preceding the proper beginning of something.protobaccoIn favour of tobacco or public smoking in general.protohalo(astronomy) The assemblage of material that coalesces to form a galactic haloprovisoA conditional provision to an agreement.provoAlternative letter-case form of Provo (“member of Dutch counterculture movement”).prunelloA species of dried plum; a prunelle.pruno(US, prison slang) An improvised alcoholic drink typically produced in correctional facilities.prurigo(medicine) A skin condition, characterized by itching of papules as the main symptom.pseudembryo(zoology) A false embryo.pseudo(derogatory) An intellectually pretentious person; a pseudointellectual.pseudoalbinoAn animal that has pseudoalbinismpseudobubo(pathology) A subcutaneous granuloma resembling a bubo.pseudoembryoAlternative form of pseudembryo.pseudostereo(sometimes attributive) A technique or effect that simulates stereo, in sound or visual imagery.psso(knitting) Initialism of pass slipstitch over.psuedoMisspelling of pseudo.psycho(colloquial or derogatory) Psychotic, psychopathic, or (broadly) otherwise insane.pubco(UK) A large business enterprise that owns a number of pubs under tenant agreements, or as managed houses.pucheroA kind of stew of Spanish origin.puchito(US, slang) buddy.puckeroo(New Zealand) Broken, not working.pueblitoA small pueblo or village.puebloA community in Spain or Spanish America, especially one of Pueblo Indians living in a stone or adobe multi-storey building.pugio(historical) A dagger or poignard, especially the kind used by the Ancient Romans.pukaoA cylinder of red scoria mounted as a separate piece on the head of a moai, in the manner of a hat or topknot.pukekoAlternative spelling of pūkeko.pulaoAlternative form of pilaf.pulvilioAlternative form of pulvillio.pulvillio(now rare, historical) A kind of perfumed cosmetic powder, applied to the skin, hair or wig.pulvino(architecture) A dosseret shaped like an inverted pyramid, placed between the column capital and the arch base.pumeloObsolete spelling of pomelo.pummeloAlternative spelling of pomelo.punatoo(obsolete) A foodstuff made in Sri Lanka by preserving the jellied pulp of the palmyra palm fruit.punchinelloA small brown butterfly, Zemeros flegyas, family Riodinidae, of Asia.punctilioA fine point in exactness of conduct, ceremony or procedure.puncto(fencing) Alternative form of punto.puntello(sculpture) One of the points sometimes drilled as guides for cutting away superfluous stone.puntillero(bullfighting) A bullfighter who finally kills the bull with a blow of a knife.punto(fencing) A hit or point.pupelo(US, dialect) cider brandy; applejackpupperino(Internet slang) A dog or puppy.puppuccinoA small amount of whipped cream served in an espresso-sized cup, intended for dogs.puppychinoFrothed milk or cream served in a small receptacle to dogs at a dog-friendly café.puroA cigar, especially one made with tobacco from a single country.purrito(informal, humorous) A cat wrapped in a blanket or towel etc.purvoAlternative form of purvoe.puso(Philippines) Rice wrapped and boiled in a casing made of woven coconut leaves.pussyo(MLE, vulgar, slang) A coward.puto(Philippines) A rice cake made of boiled or steamed rice.putoo(obsolete) A Singalese dish made from palmyra-nut meal, scraped coconut, etc.putto(art) A representation, especially in Renaissance or Baroque art, of a small, naked, often winged (usually male) child; a cherub.puttoo(obsolete) A cloth made in Kashmir from the longer and coarser wool of the goat.puukkoA type of sharp, pointed knife of Nordic heritage, with a short blade and flat back; normally worn in a sheath on the waist, and used for woodcrafts or as a hunting knife.puzzolanoAlternative spelling of pozzolana.pyelo(informal, pathology) Pyelonephritis.pynkadoAlternative form of pyinkado.pyrazino(organic chemistry, especially in combination) A pyrazinyl radical as a substituentpyrazolo(organic chemistry, especially in combination) A radical derived from a pyrazolepyridinio(organic chemistry, in combination) A univalent radical derived from pyridinepyrido(organic chemistry, especially in combination) A pyridyl radical as a substituentpyridylamino(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any pyridyl derivative of an amino grouppyridylazo(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any of three isomeric univalent azo radicals derived from pyridine, C₅H₄N-N==N-, having the azo group in the 2-, 3- or 4- positionpyro(uncountable) Pyrocellulose.pyrrolo(organic chemistry, particularly in combination) A functional group consisting of a pyrrole ring fused onto another part of the molecule.