Physics, n.
- 1. Science of nature.
- 2. Natural philosophy, science of energy, dynamics.
Physiognomy, n. Face, countenance, visage, cast of countenance, expression of countenance, phiznomy.
Physiology, n. Science of life, animal and vegetable economy, science of organized beings, science of the functions of animals and vegetables.
Physique, n. Physical structure, organization, build, constitution.
Phytophagous, a. Plant-eating.
Piano, n. Pianoforte.
Picaroon, n.
- 1. Rogue, cheat, adventurer.
- 2. [Written also Pickeroon] Pirate, corsair, buccaneer, freebooter, marauder, sea-robber, sea-rover, plunderer.
Piccolo, n. [It.] Octave flute.
Pick, v. a.
- 1. Peck, pierce, strike at.
- 2. Pluck, pull off, pick off, gather.
- 3. Open (as a lock).
- 4. Choose, select, cull, single out, pick out, fix upon, pitch upon.
- 5. Clean, cleanse.
- 6. Gather up, collect, acquire, get.
- 7. Rob, snatch thievishly.
Pick, v. n.
- 1. Nibble, eat slowly.