# pax vs Phan

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### pax
*noun · IPA /pæks/ · frequency rank #19,655*
A painted, stamped or carved tablet with a representation of Christ or the Virgin Mary, which was kissed by the priest during the Mass ("kiss of peace") and then passed to other officiating clergy and the congregation to be kissed. See also osculatory.

### Phan
*noun · frequency rank #44,998*
A fan of the American rock band Phish.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
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