Papistry, n. Popery, papism, Roman Catholic religion.
Pappy, a. Soft, tender, succulent.
Papyrus, n. Paper-reed (Papyrus antiquorum).
Par, n. Equality, equivalence.
Parable, n. Fable (in which what is stated as fact is probable, or which is founded on the ordinary incidents of daily life), apologue, story, short tale, fictitious narrative (intended to illustrate some spiritual truth).
Parabolic, Parabolical, a. Figurative, allegorical, expressed by a parable or similitude.
Paraclete, n.
- 1. Advocate, intercessor.
- 2. Comforter, consoler, intercessor, Holy Spirit, Spirit of Truth, Holy Ghost.
Parade, n.
- 1. Ostentation, display, ceremony, show, pompous exhibition, flaunting, pomp.
- 2. Pageant, spectacle, pompous procession, show.
- 3. Military display, review, array.
- 4. Drill-ground.
- 5. Public walk, promenade, mall.
Parade, v. a. Display, flaunt, show off.
Parade, v. n. Make a show, show off.
Paradigm, n. Example, model.
Paradise, n.
- 1. Eden, the garden of Eden.
- 2. Elysium, place of bliss.
- 3. Heaven, abode of the blest.