German to English Dictionary (Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch)

Petrarchan sonnet

A poetic form consisting of fourteen lines divided into an initial octave (rhyming abbaabba) and a concluding sestet (typically rhyming cdecde or cdcdcd).

Petrifaction

The process of turning organic material into a stony substance through mineralization.

Phagosome

A vacuole formed around a particle absorbed by phagocytosis in the cytoplasm of a cell.

Phenazopyridine

A medication used to relieve urinary pain, burning, irritation, and discomfort.

Phenomenal

Very remarkable; extraordinary.

Philanderer

A man who engages in love affairs frivolously or casually; a womanizer.

Philanthropic leader

An individual who guides and directs charitable organizations, major donation initiatives, or systemic social welfare efforts with a vision for long-term community betterment.

Philanthropist

A person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the donation of money to good causes.

Philanthropy

The desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.

Philosopher

A person who seeks knowledge and understanding of fundamental truths about existence, reality, and ethics.

Phlox

Any of numerous North American plants belonging to the genus Phlox, widely cultivated for their clusters of vibrant, colorful flowers.

Phoenix

A mythical bird that is said to burst into flames upon death and rise anew from its ashes.