Words beginning with P

A surname.

A platform outside the raised entrance to a church or large building, or the steps leading to such a platform. US: stoop.

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plural of perseid

A minor deity, the queen of the Underworld/Hades, and goddess of the seasons and vegetation. Originally named Kore/Core, she is the …

The mythological Greek warrior who slew the Gorgon Medusa by decapitating her. He married Andromeda after rescuing her from Ceto and…

Continuing in a course of action without regard to discouragement, opposition or previous failure.

Of, from, or pertaining to Persia.

The orange fruit of any of various species of trees in the genus Diospyros, especially Diospyros kaki (the kaki or Japanese persimmo…

To go on stubbornly or resolutely.

Obstinately refusing to give up or let go.

A person who is not welcome, especially a diplomat in a foreign country.

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Attractive.

A city in Perth and Kinross council area, Scotland, historically in Perthshire.

Whooping cough.

A country in South America. Official name: Republic of Peru. Capital and largest city: Lima.

To examine or consider with care.

A male given name.

The Jewish festival of Passover.

A city, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

The circulating currency of various Spanish-speaking American countries (Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, M…

A club-shaped, round-headed stick used in a mortar to pound, crush, rub or grind things.

An animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use.

A female given name from Ancient Greek.

Alternative form of pétanque (“French boules game”).

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plural of petechia