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Words beginning with P

The letter P

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peres

/ˈpɛɹɛz/

plural of Pere

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perez

/ˈpɛɹɛz/

The father of Hezron and the son of Judah; the grandson of Jacob.

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Perfect Pet

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perfecto

/pə(ɹ)ˈfɛktəʊ/Accent not specified by source

Perfect, excellent, brilliant.

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perfidious

/pɚˈfɪdi.əs/

Of, pertaining to, or representing perfidy; disloyal to what should command one's fidelity or allegiance.

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perfidy

/ˈpɝ.fɪ.di/

A state or act of violating faith or allegiance; violation of a promise or vow, or of trust.

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performance

/pɚˈfɔɹməns/

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

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performer

/pɚˈfɔɹmɚ/

One who performs for, or entertains, an audience.

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perfunctory

/pɚˈfʌŋktɚi/

Done only or merely to conform to a minimal standard or to fulfill a protocol or presumptive duty.

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Perga

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pergamos

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Alternative form of Pergamum.

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pergamum

/ˈpɝːɡəməm/

An ancient Greek city, in western Anatolia, near modern Bergama.

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pergola

/ˈpɜɹɡələ/

A framework in the form of a passageway of columns that supports a trelliswork roof; used to support and train climbing plants.

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pericles

/ˈpɛɹɪkliːz/Accent not specified by source

A male given name from Ancient Greek, of mostly historical usage

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peridot

/ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.dɑt/

A transparent olive green form of olivine, used as a gem.

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perigee

/ˈpɛɹ.ə.d͡ʒi/

The point, in an orbit about the Earth, that is closest to the Earth: the periapsis of an Earth orbiter.

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perineal

/ˌpɛɹɪˈniəl/Accent not specified by source

Referring to the region of the perineum.

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perineum

/ˌpɛɹ.ɪˈni.əm/

The region between the genitalia and anus.

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periodic

/ˌpɪɹiˈɑdɪk/

Relative to a period or periods.

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periodically

/ˌpiɹiˈɑdɪkəli/

In a manner that is regular or periodic.

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peripatetic

/ˌpɛɹ.ɪ.pəˈtɛt.ɪk/

Tending to walk about.

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peripheral

/pɚˈɪfɚəl/

On the periphery or boundary.

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peritoneal

/ˌpɛrətəˈni.əl/

Of, relating to, or affecting the peritoneum.

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perizzites

American English pronunciation

plural of Perizzite

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Perler

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permanently

/ˈpɝ.mə.nənt.li/

In a permanent manner; lastingly.

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pernicious

/pɚˈnɪʃəs/

Causing much harm in a subtle way.

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peronist

/ˈpɛɹənɪst/

A supporter of Juan Perón and/or Eva Perón and/or their regime.

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perpetual

/pɚˈpɛt͡ʃuəl/

Lasting forever, or for an indefinitely long time.

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Perriello

/pɚɹiˈɛloʊ/

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