English to English Dictionary

Pawnshop

A shop where loans are made with personal property left as security.

Peacemaker

A person who brings about peace, especially by reconciling adversaries.

Pearl millet

A widely cultivated cereal crop with small grains, grown primarily in arid and semi-arid regions of Africa and Asia for food and fodder.

Pedal

A foot-operated lever or mechanism used to control, propel, or alter the operation of a device, bicycle, vehicle, or musical instrument.

Peer

A person of the same age, status, or ability as another specified person.

Pelts

The undressed skin of a fur-bearing animal.

Penal

Relating to, enforcing, or inflicting punishment, especially as authorized by a legal system.

Penalize

To subject someone to a penalty or punishment for breaking a law, rule, or regulation.

Pendulously

In a manner that hangs loosely or swings as if suspended.

Penial

Relating to or connected with the penis.

Penitence

The action of feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentance.

Penitential

Relating to or expressing penance, remorse, or the feeling of sorrow for having done wrong.