English Words: P
46,516 words · Page 510 of 931
Any compound of general formula REₙR having a chain of more than two chalcogen atoms.
Any of many annelid worms, of the class Polychaeta, such as the lugworm; they have a segmented body with pairs of bristles on each segment.
Any of a class of aromatic organic compounds formed by the chlorination of the hydrocarbon biphenyl; they have many industrial applications but are now considered persistent organic pollutants.
Any of a range of compounds manufactured by treating naphthalene with chlorine; they have a variety of properties and uses.
Featuring multiple choirs, or a choir that has been divided into different groups (so as to effect antiphonal exchange)
Two or more chords, each constructed in a different manner, one on top of the other; multiple chords.
Of or pertaining to the use of more than one chorus; that uses or is intended to use more than one chorus.
Spread, or having seeds that are dispersed, in multiple ways (e.g. by multiple kinds of animal).
The affinity (of a sample prepared for microscopic examination) for more than one kind of stain, especially for both acid and basic stains
Alternative form of Polyclitus, A male given name from Latin Polyclētus [in turn from Ancient Greek Πολύκλειτος (Polúkleitos, “far-famed, greatly renowned”)].
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The English alphabetical index for the letter P contains 46,516 headwords drawn from our Wiktionary-derived dictionary table. At 50 entries per page the browse splits into 931 pages, and you are currently viewing page 510. Every row above is a dictionary-backed entry with a canonical slug, and each links through to a full definition page with pronunciation, senses, etymology, and related-word data where available.
On this page 50 of 50 entries carry a part-of-speech tag and 50 carry at least one stored definition. Coverage varies across letters because Wiktionary volunteers build entries at different speeds for different parts of the alphabet, letters with common starting sounds (S, C, T, P) usually have the densest coverage, while less frequent starters (X, Q, Z) tend to have shorter but more specialised lists. PlainSpell surfaces whatever data is present and links back to the source when a definition is not yet recorded.
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