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plantain

/ˈplæn.tɪn/

Any plant of the genus Plantago, with a rosette of sessile leaves about 10 cm (4") long with a narrow part instead of a petiole, and…

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Plantar Fasciitis

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A painful inflammation of the plantar fascia.

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Plantronics

/ˌplænˈtɹɑnɪks/

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plaque

/plæk/

Any flat, thin piece of clay, ivory, metal, etc., used for ornament, or for painting pictures upon, as a dish, plate, slab, etc., hu…

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plaquemines

American English pronunciation

Synonym of Plaquemines Parish (“parish in Louisiana”).

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plaquenil

American English pronunciation

The antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine

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plasma

/ˈplæzmə/

A state of matter consisting of partially ionized gas and electrons.

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Plat Du Jour

/ˌplɑ də ˈʒʊɹ/

The special dish for the day in a restaurant.

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plateau

/plæˈtoʊ/

A largely level expanse of land at a high elevation; tableland.

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platitudes

/ˈplætɪˌtudz/

plural of platitude

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plato

/ˈpleɪ.toʊ/

A male given name from Ancient Greek.

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plausible

/ˈplɑ.zɪ.bəl/

Seemingly or apparently valid, likely, or acceptable; conceivably true or likely.

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Play Along

American English pronunciation

To take part in a charade, deception, or practical joke.

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Play On

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To exploit (a potential weakness or vulnerability) by exacerbating.

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play-doh

American English pronunciation

Alternative form of playdough.

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Playboi Carti

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playmates

/ˈpleɪˌmeɪts/

plural of playmate

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Playmobil

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Playskool

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playstation

/ˈpleɪˌsteɪʃən/

A video game console of the PlayStation brand.

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Playtex

/ˈpleɪˌtɛks/

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plead

/plid/

To present (an argument or a plea), especially in a legal case.

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pleasure

/ˈplɛʒɚ/

A state of being pleased or contented; gratification.

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plebeian

/pləˈbiən/

A commoner, particularly (derogatory) a low, vulgar person.

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plebiscite

/ˈplɛbəˌsaɪt/

A direct popular vote on an issue of public importance, such as an amendment to the constitution, a change in the sovereignty of the…

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pledge

/plɛdʒ/

To make a solemn promise (to do something).

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pleiades

/ˈpliː.əˌdiz/

The "seven sisters", companions of Artemis and daughters of the Titan Atlas and the sea-nymph Pleione.

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pleistocene

/ˈplaɪstəˌsin/

Of a geologic epoch within the Quaternary period from about 2,588,000 to 11,700 years ago (earlier definition 1.7 million to 11,000 …

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plenipotentiary

/plɛn.ɪ.poʊˈtɛn.ʃ(i)əɹ.i/

A person invested with full powers, especially as the diplomatic agent of a sovereign state, (originally) charged with handling a ce…

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plethora

/ˈplɛθəɹə/

An excessive amount or number; an abundance.

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