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41. peripleumonīe n.

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Med. An inflammation of the lungs; ?pneumonia. …

42. philomēn(e n.

Additional spellings: philomene
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(a) A mythological maiden transformed into a nightingale; (b) a nightingale. …

43. piretrum n.

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(a) The medicinal root, pellitory or pellitory of Spain Anacyclus pyrethrum; also, the herb pellitory of the wall Parietaria officinalis or a similar plant; (b) wild thyme Thymus serpyllum. …

44. poetresse n.

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A poetess. …

45. prolē̆mpcis n.

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Gram. Presentation of a summary statement before relating the details. …

46. propoleos n.

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Propolis, a resinous material collected by bees from tree buds and used as a cement in constructing hives; ?also beeswax; ?also the dregs of honey. …

47. purpurītes n. & adj.

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Porphyry; marble purpurites, a marble resembling porphyry. …

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