Parhelion, n. [Gr. pl. Parhelia.] Mock sun.
Pariah, n. Outcast, wretch, miserable person.
Parish, a. Parochial, parishional.
Parity, n. Equality, equivalence, likeness, sameness, analogy, close correspondence.
Parlance, n. Conversation, discourse, talk, phrase.
Parley, v. n. Talk, converse, discourse, discuss, hold a conference (especially with an enemy), confer, treat.
Parley, n. Conference (especially between enemies), talk, discourse, conversation, discussion, oral treaty.
Parliament, n. House of Lords and House of Commons (of Great Britain and Ireland), British legislature.
Parlor, n. Sitting-room, living-room.
Parochial, a. Parish, pertaining to a parish.
Parody, n. Travesty, burlesque, caricature, ludicrous imitation.
Parody, v. a. Travesty, burlesque, caricature, turn into burlesque.
Parol, Parole, a. (Law.) Oral, verbal, by word of mouth.
Parol, Parole, n.
- 1. (Law.) Word of mouth, oral declaration.
- 2. (Mil.) Word of honor, word of promise, plighted faith.
Paronymous, a. Conjugate, allied radically.
Paroxysm, n. (Med.) Exacerbation (of a disease, periodically), fit, convulsion, sudden attack.
Parquet, n. [Fr.] Pit, parterre.
Parquetry, n. Marquetry.
Parricidal, a. Patricidal or matricidal.
Parricide, n. Patricide or matricide.
Parrot, n. See Poll.
Parry, v. a.
- 1. Ward off, turn aside, prevent, avert.
- 2. Shift off, avoid, evade.