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Words beginning with P

The letter P

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potentate

/ˈpoʊ.tən.teɪt/

A powerful leader; a monarch; a ruler.

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poth

/pɑθ/

A surname.

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pothos

/ˈpoʊθoʊs/Accent not specified by source

Any vine of species Epipremnum aureum, widely cultivated as a houseplant, once classified in the genus Pothos.

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potiphar

/ˈpɑ.tə.fɚ/

An Egyptian and captain of the guard under Pharaoh.

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Potiphera

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potomac

/pəˈtoʊmək/

A river that flows along the borders of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia, and through Washington, United States.

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potsherd

/ˈpɑt.ʃəɹd/

A piece of ceramic from pottery, often found on an archaeological site.

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Pottery Barn

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POTUS

/ˈpoʊ.təs/

Acronym of President of the United States.

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pou

/pu/

Initialism of program organization unit.

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poughkeepsie

/pəˈkɪpsi/

A city, the county seat of Dutchess County, New York, United States.

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poulsbo

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A city in Kitsap County, Washington, United States.

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poultice

/ˈpoʊltɪs/

A soft, moist mass, usually wrapped in cloth and warmed, that is applied topically to a sore, aching or lesioned part of the body to…

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pounce

/paʊns/

To sprinkle or rub with pounce powder.

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pour

/poɹ/

To cause (liquid, or liquid-like substance) to flow in a stream, either out of a container or into it.

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poussin

/ˈpusɪn/

A chicken reared to be eaten at a few weeks of age.

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poutine

/puˈtin/

A dish consisting of French fries topped with cheese curds and gravy, eaten primarily in Canada.

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poverty

/ˈpɑːvɚti/

The quality or state of being poor; lack of money

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poway

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A city in San Diego County, California, United States.

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powell

/ˈpaʊ.(w)əl/

An English and Welsh surname from Welsh.

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power

/ˈpaʊ̯.ɚ/

The ability to do or undergo something.

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Power A

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Power Wheels

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plural of power wheel

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powhatan

/paʊəˈtæn/Accent not specified by source

A member of a Native American confederation of tribes in Virginia.

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poznan

/ˈpɑznən/

The capital and largest city of Greater Poland Voivodeship, west-central Poland.

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pozole

/pəˈsoʊˌleɪ/

A traditional Mexican soup, made from hominy, pork, chilli and other ingredients.

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pozzolan

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Any material which, when combined with calcium hydroxide, exhibits cementitious properties; often used as an extender with Portland …

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practitioner

/pɹækˈtɪʃənəɹ/

A person who practices a profession or art, especially law or medicine.

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Prada

/ˈpɹɑdə/

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praetorian

/pɹiˈtɔɹiən/

Of or pertaining to a praetor.

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