Palestine |
a region in southwestern Asia on the Mediterranean that was the country of the Jews in Biblical times. Palestine is now occupied by Arabs and Jews. |
Palestinian |
a native of Palestine, especially one of Arab descent. [2 definitions] |
palette |
a thin, oval board, with a thumb hole, on which a painter holds and mixes colors. |
palisade |
a tall strong fence of pointed stakes. [2 definitions] |
pallet1 |
a small or temporary bed, or mattress stuffed with straw. Pallets are sometimes used during emergencies. |
palm1 |
the inner surface of the hand, between the wrist and the base of the fingers. [2 definitions] |
palm2 |
any of a certain group of tropical plants. Some palms become very large trees without branches and are topped by crowns of large leaves shaped like feathers. |
palmetto |
a small palm that has leaves shaped like a fan. |
palm off |
to sell or get rid of by tricking someone. |
palomino |
one of a breed of horses that has a golden or tan coat and a yellowish white mane and tail. |
pamper |
to treat or please with too much care or attention; spoil. |
pamphlet |
a thin book that has a paper cover, written to give information on some topic. |
Pan |
the god of woods and fields in Greek mythology, who protects shepherds and sheep. Pan has the legs and sometimes the horns and ears of a goat. |
pan |
an open, shallow metal container for cooking or baking. [4 definitions] |
Panama |
a country in Central America on the border of South America. Panama City is the capital of Panama. [2 definitions] |
pancake |
a flat round cake of batter fried on both sides in a frying pan or a griddle. |
pancreas |
a large gland near the stomach. The pancreas makes digestive juices and insulin. |
panda |
a large black-and-white mammal that is related to bears. They live in the mountains of western China and eat only bamboo plants. They are also called giant pandas. [2 definitions] |
Pandora |
the first woman, according to Greek mythology. Pandora opened the lid of a box out of curiosity and let all the evils fly out into the world. |
pane |
a sheet of glass in a window or door. |
panel |
a section of a door, wall, or other surface that is set apart from the area around it by being raised, sunken, or decorated. [4 definitions] |