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- ORTHOPEDICOf or relating to orthopedics.
- ORVALA sage, of species Salvia viridis.
- OSIERA willow, of species Salix viminalis, growing in wet places in Europe and Asia, and introduced into North America, considered the best willow for wickerwork.
- OSPREYA bird of prey of genus Pandion that feeds on fish and has white underparts and long, narrow wings each ending in four finger-like extensions.
- OSTINATOA piece of melody, a chord progression, or a bass figure that is repeated over and over as a musical accompaniment.
- OSTRACIZETo ban a person from a city for five or ten years through the procedure of ostracism.
- OTTAVAOne octave higher; as a marking, typically abbreviated 8va.
- OTTAVINOA miniature virginal, pitched one octave higher than the larger version.
- OUABAINA poisonous cardiac glycoside, g-strophanthin, found in the seeds of certain lianas.
- OUBLIETTEA dungeon only accessible by a trapdoor at the top.
- OUSTERA putting out of possession; dispossession; ejection.
- OUSTITIA marmoset.
- OUTRAGEOUSViolating morality or decency; provoking indignation or affront.
- OUVERTA position in which the feet are apart, or a movement which brings them apart.
- OVERPLUSThat which remains beyond what is necessary or required; a surplus.
- OWELTYequality
- OXALATEAny salt or ester of oxalic acid.
- OXALICOf or pertaining to oxalic acid or its derivatives.
- OXEYESeveral daisy-like flowers in various genera, Heliopsis spp. Heteranthemis viscidehirta Telekia speciosa
- OXIDANTan oxidizing agent
- OXIDATIONThe combination of a substance with oxygen.
- OXIDEA binary chemical compound of oxygen with another chemical element.
- OXYGENATETo treat or infuse with oxygen.
- OYERA hearing in a civil case which is based on the content of a document, in which the plaintiff is required to produce the document.
- OYERSA hearing in a civil case which is based on the content of a document, in which the plaintiff is required to produce the document.
- PACAAny of the large rodents of the genus Cuniculus (but see also its synonyms), native to Central America and South America, which have dark brown or black fur, a white or yellowish u
- PACHUCOA Mexican American, especially a juvenile delinquent in the Los Angeles area.
- PACHYDERMA member of the obsolete taxonomic order Pachydermata, grouping of thick-skinned, hoofed animals such as the rhinoceros, hippopotamus, elephant and tapir.
- PACHYTENEThe third stage of prophase 1 of meiosis, during which the chromosomes shorten and divide into four chromatids.
- PACIFISMThe support of peace, specifically: The conviction that it is morally wrong to settle disputes (especially between countries) by war or other violent means. The ethical avoidance o
- PACIFISTOne who loves, supports, or favours peace.
- PACKAGESomething which is packed, a parcel, a box, an envelope.
- PACKETA small pack or package; a little bundle or parcel
- PACOAn alpaca.
- PADUASOYA rich and heavy silk material.
- PAESANOAn Italian peasant or rustic.
- PAILLETTEA sequin or spangle.
- PAINTERAn artist who paints pictures.
- PAISThe country (ie: the jury); also, the people living in the district from where the jury is taken.
- PALABRAA word; idle talk.
- PALETOTA loose outer jacket, cloak, coat, overcoat, greatcoat, three-quarter coat.
- PALETTEA thin board on which a painter lays and mixes colours.
- PALIESTPalewise; vertically striped.
- PALMIERA type of puff pastry biscuit made in the shape of a palm leaf and rolled in sugar.
- PALMITICOf, pertaining to, or derived from palmitic acid.
- PALOMINOA horse with a golden-colored coat and a white or cream-colored mane and tail.
- PALUDISMMalaria.
- PALYPalewise; vertically striped.
- PANDAThe red panda (Ailurus fulgens), a small raccoon-like animal of northeast Asia with reddish fur and a long, ringed tail.
- PANDOREAlternative spelling of bandore.
- 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.
- PANOCHAcoarse Mexican brown sugar
- PANSYA cultivated flowering plant, derived by hybridization within species Viola tricolor.
- PANTOFLEA slipper.
- PANTONA horseshoe to correct a narrow, hoofbound heel.
- PANTSAn outer garment that covers the body from the waist downwards, covering each leg separately, usually as far as the ankles; trousers.
- PAOLOAn old Italian silver coin.
- PAPILLOTEA small piece of aluminum foil or parchment paper, wrapped around food during cooking.
- PARACHUTEA device, generally constructed from fabric, that is designed to employ air resistance to control the fall of an object or person, causing them to float instead of falling.
- PARAGELineage, parentage; rank, especially as high or noble.
- PARAKEETAny of various species of small parrot primarily of tropical regions.
- PARAMOA treeless grassland ecosystem covering extensive high areas of equatorial mountains, especially in South America.
- PARAPETA low protective wall.
- PARASOLA small light umbrella used as protection from the sun.
- PARAVANTPre-eminently; first.
- PARBUCKLEA kind of purchase for hoisting or lowering a cylindrical burden, as a cask. The middle of a long rope is fastened aloft, and both ends of the rope are looped under, then over the
- PARCLOSEA partition that closes off part of a building; especially one that separates an altar or chapel from the rest of a church.
- PARDIEBy God!
- PARENTAGEThe identity and nature of one's parents, and in particular, the legitimacy of one's birth.
- PARFAITA French parfait (parfait glacé), an iced dessert made with egg yolks, sugar, cream, and flavouring (usually fruit), sometimes with the addition of a liqueur.
- PARFLECHEA form of stiff leather made from rawhide.
- PARGETTo coat with gypsum; to plaster, for example walls, or the interior of flues.
- PARISONA spherical mass of glass, rolled immediately after being taken out of the furnace.
- PARLANCEA certain way of speaking, of using words; especially that associated with a particular job or interest.
- PARLANDOA piece of music to be sung or played in the style of a recitative.
- PARLIAMENTA formal council summoned (especially by a monarch) to discuss important issues.
- PARMIGIANACooked or served with Parmesan cheese and tomato sauce.
- PARQUETA wooden floor made of wooden tiles or veneers arranged in a decorative geometrical pattern.
- PARTIThe basic, central, or main concept, drawing, or scheme of an architectural design.
- PARTISANAn adherent to a party or faction.
- PASCALIn the International System of Units, the derived unit of pressure and stress; one newton per square metre. Symbol: Pa.
- PASEA maneuver in bullfighting in which a bullfighter tries to get a bull's attention by manipulating his cape.
- PASEOA public path or avenue designed for walking, sometimes for dining or recreation.
- PASQUILA pasquin; a lampoon.
- PASQUINADEA lampoon, originally as published in public; a satire or libel on someone.
- PASTEURIZETo heat food for the purpose of killing harmful organisms such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa, molds, and yeasts.
- PASTICHEUROne who mimics the literary or artistic style of another.
- PASTIMESomething which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably.
- PASTINAA small piece of pasta used in soups etc.
- PASTORALEA play or a musical product which has a pastoral subject.
- PASTURAGEA pasture; land that is used for pasture.
- PATAMARA sailing vessel resembling a grab, formerly used in the coasting trade of Bombay and Ceylon (now Sri Lanka).
- PATCHA piece of cloth, or other suitable material, sewed or otherwise fixed upon a garment to repair or strengthen it, especially upon an old garment to cover a hole.
- PATENTAn official document granting an appointment, privilege, or right, or some property or title; letters patent. A grant of a monopoly over the manufacture, sale, and use of goods. A
- PATIOA paved outside area, adjoining a house, used for dining or recreation.
- PATOISA regional dialect (usually one considered substandard) of a language (especially French).
- PATRONAGEThe act of providing approval and support; backing; championship.
- PATSYA person who is easily manipulated, victimized, or made to take the blame for something.
- PATTYA flattened portion of ground meat or a vegetarian equivalent, usually round but sometimes square in shape.
- PAULDRONA 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