Words Starting with P

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Pablo

A Spanish given name equivalent to Paul.

Pabulum

Food or nourishment, especially for young children or, figuratively, bland intellectual fare.

Pace

A rate of movement or progress; also, a step or walking speed.

Pachycephaly

A condition characterized by a thickened skull.

Pachyderm

A thick-skinned mammal, especially an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus.

Pacific

Relating to peacefulness or tranquility; also refers to the Pacific Ocean.

Pacifico

A surname and given name, and a form related to the adjective meaning peaceful or peaceable in Romance languages.

Pacifism

The belief that war and violence are unjustified and should be avoided.

Pacifist

A person who opposes war and violence as a matter of principle.

Pacify

To bring peace or calm to a situation or person.

Pack

A bundle or collection of things, or a group of animals or people.

Package

A wrapped or boxed bundle of items, or something prepared and presented as a unit.

Packaging

The act or process of wrapping, enclosing, or preparing goods for storage, transport, or sale.

Packer

A person or thing that packs, or a device used for packing.

Packet

A small wrapped or bundled package; a small group or collection of items.

Packhorse

A horse used for carrying loads, especially on a pack saddle.

Packload

A load or quantity of goods carried by a pack animal or person.

Packman

A man who carries or sells goods in packs; historically, a pack peddler or hawker.

Packrat

A person who hoards or saves things, often uselessly.

Pact

A formal agreement between individuals or parties.