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polyoestrous |
Adjective
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having more than one period of estrus per year |
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peregrine |
Adjective
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migratory |
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peregrine |
Noun
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a widely distributed falcon formerly used in falconry |
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peripatetic |
Adjective
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traveling especially on foot |
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peripatetic |
Adjective
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of or relating to Aristotle or his philosophy |
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peripatetic |
Noun
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a person who walks from place to place |
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preconcerted |
Adjective
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previously arranged or agreed on |
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paddle-shaped |
Adjective
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shaped in the form of a paddle |
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perfected |
Adjective
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(of plans, ideas, etc.) perfectly formed |
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phylliform |
Adjective
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having the shape of a leaf |
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pitcher-shaped |
Adjective
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shaped in the form of a pitcher |
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prankish |
Adjective
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naughtily or annoyingly playful |
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peltate |
Adjective
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(of a leaf shape) round, with the stem attached near the center of the lower surface rather than the margin (as a nasturtium leaf for example) |
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perfoliate |
Adjective
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(of a leaf) having the base united around (and apparently pierced by) the stem |
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protanopic |
Adjective
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inability to see the color red or to distinguish red and bluish-green |
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paripinnate |
Adjective
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(of a leaf shape) pinnate with a pair of leaflets at the apex |
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palmate |
Adjective
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of a leaf shape |
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palmate |
Adjective
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(of the feet of water birds) having three toes connected by a thin fold of skin |
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palm-shaped |
Adjective
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of a leaf shape |
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probative |
Adjective
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tending to prove a particular proposition or to persuade you of the truth of an allegation |
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palmatifid |
Adjective
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of a leaf shape |
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probatory |
Adjective
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tending to prove a particular proposition or to persuade you of the truth of an allegation |
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parted |
Adjective
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having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes |
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pinnate |
Adjective
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(of a leaf shape) featherlike |
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pinnated |
Adjective
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(of a leaf shape) featherlike |
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pinnatifid |
Adjective
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(of a leaf shape) cleft nearly to the midrib in broad divisions not separated into distinct leaflets |
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pinnatisect |
Adjective
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(of a leaf shape) cleft nearly to the midrib in narrow divisions not separated into distinct leaflets |
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podlike |
Adjective
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resembling a pod |
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presbyopic |
Adjective
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able to see distant objects clearly |
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precast |
Adjective
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of structural members especially of concrete |
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pandurate |
Adjective
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(of a leaf shape) having rounded ends and a contracted center |
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panduriform |
Adjective
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(of a leaf shape) having rounded ends and a contracted center |
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plural |
Adjective
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grammatical number category referring to two or more items or units |
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plural |
Adjective
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composed of more than one member, set, or kind |
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plural |
Noun
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the form of a word that is used to denote more than one |
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potholed |
Adjective
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used of paved surfaces having holes or pits |
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pebbly |
Adjective
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abounding in small stones |
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plush-like |
Adjective
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(of textures) resembling plush |
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powdered |
Adjective
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consisting of fine particles |
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pulverized |
Adjective
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consisting of fine particles |
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pulverised |
Adjective
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consisting of fine particles |
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pig-sized |
Adjective
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having the approximate size of a pig |
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pectinate |
Adjective
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like a comb |
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proficient |
Adjective
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having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude |
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proficient |
Adjective
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of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill |
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pentasyllabic |
Adjective
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having or characterized by or consisting of five syllables |
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palpitant |
Adjective
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having a slight and rapid trembling motion |
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palpitating |
Adjective
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having a slight and rapid trembling motion |
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pert |
Adjective
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characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality |
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palmy |
Adjective
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very lively and profitable |