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3791 Nouns That Start With P

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paraparesis (noun) a slight paralysis or weakness of both legs
parapet (noun) fortification consisting of a low wall Synonyms: breastwork
(noun) a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony
paraph (noun) a flourish added after or under your signature (originally to protect against forgery)
paraphernalia (noun) equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc. Synonyms: appurtenance, gear
paraphilia (noun) abnormal sexual activity
paraphrase (noun) rewording for the purpose of clarification Synonyms: paraphrasis
paraphrasis (noun) rewording for the purpose of clarification Synonyms: paraphrase
paraphrenia (noun) a form of schizophrenia characterized by delusions (of persecution or grandeur or jealousy); symptoms may include anger and anxiety and aloofness and doubts about gender identity; unlike other types of schizophrenia the patients are usually presentable and (if delusions are not acted on) may function in an apparently normal manner Synonyms: paranoic type schizophrenia, paranoid schizophrenia, paraphrenic schizophrenia
paraphysis (noun) a sterile simple or branched filament or hair borne among sporangia; may be pointed or clubbed
paraplegia (noun) paralysis of the lower half of the body (most often as a result of trauma)
paraplegic (noun) a person who has paraplegia (is paralyzed from the waist down)
parapodium (noun) one of a pair of fleshy appendages of a polychete annelid that functions in locomotion and breathing
parapraxis (noun) a minor inadvertent mistake usually observed in speech or writing or in small accidents or memory lapses etc. Synonyms: miscue, slip-up, slip
paraprofessional (noun) a trained worker who is not a member of a profession but who assists a professional
parapsychologist (noun) someone who studies the evidence for such psychological phenomena as psychokinesis and telepathy and clairvoyance
parapsychology (noun) phenomena that appear to contradict physical laws and suggest the possibility of causation by mental processes Synonyms: psychic phenomena, psychic phenomenon
paraquat (noun) a poisonous yellow solid used in solution as a herbicide
paraquet (noun) any of numerous small slender long-tailed parrots Synonyms: parakeet, paroquet, parrakeet, parroket, parroquet
parasail (noun) parachute that will lift a person up into the air when it is towed by a motorboat or a car
parasailing (noun) gliding in a parasail Synonyms: paragliding
parasitaemia (noun) a condition in which parasites are present in the blood Synonyms: parasitemia
parasite (noun) an animal or plant that lives in or on a host (another animal or plant); it obtains nourishment from the host without benefiting or killing the host
(noun) a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage Synonyms: leech, sponge, sponger
parasitemia (noun) a condition in which parasites are present in the blood Synonyms: parasitaemia
parasitism (noun) the relation between two different kinds of organisms in which one receives benefits from the other by causing damage to it (usually not fatal damage)
parasol (noun) a handheld collapsible source of shade Synonyms: sunshade
parasympathetic (noun) originates in the brain stem and lower part of the spinal cord; opposes physiological effects of the sympathetic nervous system: stimulates digestive secretions; slows the heart; constricts the pupils; dilates blood vessels Synonyms: parasympathetic nervous system
parathion (noun) a colorless and odorless toxic oil used as an insecticide
parathormone (noun) hormone synthesized and released into the blood stream by the parathyroid glands; regulates phosphorus and calcium in the body and functions in neuromuscular excitation and blood clotting Synonyms: parathyroid hormone
parathyroid (noun) any one of four endocrine glands situated above or within the thyroid gland Synonyms: parathyroid gland
paratrooper (noun) a soldier in the paratroops Synonyms: para
paratroops (noun) infantry trained and equipped to parachute
paratyphoid (noun) any of a variety of infectious intestinal diseases resembling typhoid fever Synonyms: paratyphoid fever
parazoan (noun) primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework; usually occurs in sessile colonies Synonyms: poriferan, sponge
parcel (noun) the allotment of some amount by dividing something Synonyms: portion, share
(noun) a wrapped container Synonyms: package
(noun) a collection of things wrapped or boxed together Synonyms: bundle, package, packet
(noun) an extended area of land Synonyms: parcel of land, piece of ground, piece of land, tract
parceling (noun) the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan Synonyms: allocation, allotment, apportioning, apportionment, assignation, parcelling
parcellation (noun) the division into parcels
parcelling (noun) the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan Synonyms: allocation, allotment, apportioning, apportionment, assignation, parceling
parchesi (noun) an ancient board game resembling backgammon; played on a cross-shaped board Synonyms: pachisi, parchisi
parchisi (noun) an ancient board game resembling backgammon; played on a cross-shaped board Synonyms: pachisi, parchesi
parchment (noun) skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on Synonyms: lambskin, sheepskin
(noun) a superior paper resembling sheepskin
pardner (noun) an associate in an activity or endeavor or sphere of common interest Synonyms: collaborator, cooperator, partner
pardon (noun) the act of excusing a mistake or offense Synonyms: forgiveness
(noun) the formal act of liberating someone Synonyms: amnesty, free pardon
(noun) a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense Synonyms: amnesty
pardoner (noun) a medieval cleric who raised money for the church by selling papal indulgences
(noun) a person who pardons or forgives or excuses a fault or offense Synonyms: excuser, forgiver
paregmenon (noun) juxtaposing words having a common derivation (as in `sense and sensibility')
paregoric (noun) medicine used to treat diarrhea Synonyms: camphorated tincture of opium
parenchyma (noun) animal tissue that constitutes the essential part of an organ as contrasted with e.g. connective tissue and blood vessels
(noun) the primary tissue of higher plants composed of thin-walled cells that remain capable of cell division even when mature; constitutes the greater part of leaves, roots, the pulp of fruits, and the pith of stems
parenesis (noun) (rhetoric) exhortation; admonition.
parent (noun) an organism (plant or animal) from which younger ones are obtained
(noun) a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
parentage (noun) the hereditary derivation of an individual Synonyms: ancestry, blood, blood line, bloodline, descent, line, line of descent, lineage, origin, pedigree, stemma, stock
(noun) the kinship relation of an offspring to the parents Synonyms: birth
(noun) the state of being a parent Synonyms: parenthood
parenthesis (noun) either of two punctuation marks (or) used to enclose textual material
(noun) a message that departs from the main subject Synonyms: aside, digression, divagation, excursus
parenthetical (noun) an expression in parentheses Synonyms: parenthetical expression
parenthood (noun) the state of being a parent Synonyms: parentage
parer (noun) a small sharp knife used in paring fruits or vegetables Synonyms: paring knife
(noun) a manicurist who trims the fingernails
paresis (noun) a slight or partial paralysis
paresthesia (noun) abnormal skin sensations (as tingling or tickling or itching or burning) usually associated with peripheral nerve damage Synonyms: paraesthesia
paretic (noun) a person afflicted with paresis (partial paralysis)
parfait (noun) layers of ice cream and syrup and whipped cream
parget (noun) plaster used to coat outer walls and line chimneys Synonyms: pargeting, pargetting
pargeting (noun) ornamental plastering Synonyms: pargetting
(noun) ornamental plasterwork Synonyms: pargetry, pargetting
(noun) plaster used to coat outer walls and line chimneys Synonyms: parget, pargetting
pargetry (noun) ornamental plasterwork Synonyms: pargeting, pargetting
pargetting (noun) ornamental plastering Synonyms: pargeting
(noun) ornamental plasterwork Synonyms: pargeting, pargetry
(noun) plaster used to coat outer walls and line chimneys Synonyms: parget, pargeting
parhelion (noun) a bright spot on the parhelic circle; caused by diffraction by ice crystals Synonyms: mock sun, sundog
pariah (noun) a person who is rejected (from society or home) Synonyms: castaway, Ishmael, outcast
paries (noun) (anatomy) a layer (a lining or membrane) that encloses a structure Synonyms: wall
parimutuel (noun) betting where winners share the total amount wagered
paring (noun) (usually plural) a part of a fruit or vegetable that is pared or cut off; especially the skin or peel
(noun) a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something Synonyms: shaving, sliver
parish (noun) a local church community
(noun) the local subdivision of a diocese committed to one pastor
parishioner (noun) a member of a parish
parisology (noun) the use of ambiguous words
parity (noun) functional equality
(noun) (physics) parity is conserved in a universe in which the laws of physics are the same in a right-handed system of coordinates as in a left-handed system Synonyms: conservation of parity, mirror symmetry, space-reflection symmetry
(noun) (computer science) a bit that is used in an error detection procedure in which a 0 or 1 is added to each group of bits so that it will have either an odd number of 1's or an even number of 1's; e.g., if the parity is odd then any group of bits that arrives with an even number of 1's must contain an error Synonyms: check bit, parity bit
(noun) (mathematics) a relation between a pair of integers: if both integers are odd or both are even they have the same parity; if one is odd and the other is even they have different parity
(noun) (obstetrics) the number of liveborn children a woman has delivered Synonyms: para
park (noun) a facility in which ball games are played (especially baseball games) Synonyms: ballpark
(noun) a gear position that acts as a parking brake
(noun) a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property Synonyms: parkland
(noun) a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area Synonyms: common, commons, green
(noun) a lot where cars are parked Synonyms: car park, parking area, parking lot
parka (noun) a kind of heavy jacket Synonyms: anorak, windbreaker, windcheater
parking (noun) the act of maneuvering a vehicle into a location where it can be left temporarily
(noun) space in which vehicles can be parked
parkland (noun) a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property Synonyms: park
parkour (noun) An athletic discipline, in which practitioners traverse any environment in the most efficient way possible using their physical abilities, and which commonly involves running, jumping, vaulting, rolling, and other similar physical movements.
parkway (noun) a wide scenic road planted with trees Synonyms: drive
parlance (noun) a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language Synonyms: idiom
parlay (noun) a series of wagers in which the winnings from one wager are used as a stake for the subsequent wagers
parley (noun) a negotiation between enemies
parliament (noun) a card game in which you play your sevens and other cards in sequence in the same suit as the sevens; you win if you are the first to use all your cards Synonyms: fantan, sevens
(noun) a legislative assembly in certain countries
parliamentarian (noun) an expert in parliamentary rules and procedures
parlor (noun) reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received Synonyms: parlour
(noun) a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax Synonyms: front room, living-room, living room, parlour, sitting room
parlormaid (noun) a maid in a private home whose duties are to care for the parlor and the table and to answer the door Synonyms: parlourmaid
parlour (noun) reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received Synonyms: parlor
(noun) a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax Synonyms: front room, living-room, living room, parlor, sitting room
parlourmaid (noun) a maid in a private home whose duties are to care for the parlor and the table and to answer the door Synonyms: parlormaid
parnassia (noun) any of various usually evergreen bog plants of the genus Parnassia having broad smooth basal leaves and a single pale flower resembling a buttercup Synonyms: grass-of-Parnassus
parochialism (noun) a limitation of views or interests like that defined by a local parish
parodist (noun) mimics literary or musical style for comic effect Synonyms: lampooner
parody (noun) humorous or satirical mimicry Synonyms: mockery, takeoff
(noun) a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way Synonyms: burlesque, lampoon, mockery, pasquinade, put-on, send-up, sendup, spoof, takeoff, travesty
parole (noun) (law) a conditional release from imprisonment that entitles the person to serve the remainder of the sentence outside the prison as long as the terms of release are complied with
(noun) a promise Synonyms: word, word of honor
(noun) a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group Synonyms: countersign, password, watchword, word
parolee (noun) someone released on probation or on parole Synonyms: probationer
paronomasia (noun) a humorous play on words Synonyms: pun, punning, wordplay
paronychia (noun) infection in the tissues adjacent to a nail on a finger or toe
paronym (noun) a word that strongly resembles another word in spelling
paroquet (noun) any of numerous small slender long-tailed parrots Synonyms: parakeet, paraquet, parrakeet, parroket, parroquet
parosamia (noun) a disorder in the sense of smell Synonyms: dysosmia, olfactory impairment
parotitis (noun) inflammation of one or both parotid glands
paroxetine (noun) a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor commonly prescribed as an antidepressant (trade name Paxil) Synonyms: Paxil
paroxysm (noun) a sudden uncontrollable attack Synonyms: convulsion, fit
paroxytone (noun) word having stress or acute accent on the next to last syllable

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