8-letter words containing n, a, p, i
- panelist — a member of a small group of persons gathered for formal public discussion, judging, playing a radio or television game, etc.
- pangamic — relating to pangamy
- pangolin — any mammal of the order Pholidota, of Africa and tropical Asia, having a covering of broad, overlapping, horny scales and feeding on ants and termites.
- panicked — a sudden overwhelming fear, with or without cause, that produces hysterical or irrational behavior, and that often spreads quickly through a group of persons or animals.
- panicles — a compound raceme.
- panislam — all of Islam or the Muslim world
- panmixia — random mating of individuals within a population, the breeding individuals showing no tendency to choose partners with particular traits.
- pannicle — a thin layer of body tissue
- pannikin — a small pan or metal cup.
- pannonia — an ancient country and Roman province in central Europe, S and W of the Danube, the territory of which is now occupied by Hungary, E Austria, N Croatia, NW Serbia, Slovenia, W Slovakia, and N Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- panoptic — permitting the viewing of all parts or elements: a panoptic stain used in microscopy; a panoptic aerial photograph of an enemy missile base.
- panpipes — a primitive wind instrument consisting of a series of hollow pipes of graduated length, the tones being produced by blowing across the upper ends.
- panstick — a cosmetic in stick form
- pantsuit — a woman's suit consisting of slacks and a matching jacket.
- panufnik — Sir Andrzej (ændreɪ). 1914–91, British composer and conductor, born in Poland. His works include nine symphonies, the cantata Winter Solstice (1972), Polish folk-song settings, and ballet music
- panurgic — (in Rabelais' Pantagruel) a rascal, the companion of Pantagruel.
- papillon — one of a breed of toy spaniels having a long, silky coat and large, erect ears held so that they resemble the wings of a butterfly.
- papinian — (Aemilius Papinianus) died a.d. 212, Roman jurist and writer.
- papyrine — paper-like; papyral
- parading — a large public procession, usually including a marching band and often of a festive nature, held in honor of an anniversary, person, event, etc.
- paraffin — a white or colorless, tasteless, odorless, water-insoluble, solid substance not easily acted upon by reagents, consisting of a mixture of hydrocarbons chiefly of the alkane series, obtained from crude petroleum: used in candles, for forming preservative coatings and seals, for waterproofing paper, etc.
- paraison — parison.
- paranoia — Psychiatry. a mental disorder characterized by systematized delusions and the projection of personal conflicts, which are ascribed to the supposed hostility of others, sometimes progressing to disturbances of consciousness and aggressive acts believed to be performed in self-defense or as a mission.
- paranoid — of, like, or suffering from paranoia.
- parawing — paraglider.
- parching — to make extremely, excessively, or completely dry, as heat, sun, and wind do.
- parishen — a parishioner
- parisian — a native or inhabitant of Paris, France.
- parnaiba — a seaport in NE Brazil.
- parochin — a parish
- parthian — a native or inhabitant of Parthia.
- partisan — a shafted weapon of the 16th and 17th centuries, having as a head a long spear blade with a pair of curved lobes at the base.
- partizan — partisan2 .
- partying — a social gathering, as of invited guests at a private home, for conversation, refreshments, entertainment, etc.: a cocktail party.
- pashmina — a fabric or garment made from pashm, especially a shawl, wrap, or scarf.
- pasolini — Pier Paolo, 1922–75, Italian film director and poet.
- passions — desire
- patience — a female given name.
- patients — a person who is under medical care or treatment.
- patinaed — having or covered with a patina.
- patinate — to cover or encrust with a patina.
- patinize — to coat with a patina
- patinous — patinated.
- paulinus — Saint, died a.d. 644, Roman missionary in England with Augustine: 1st archbishop of York 633–644.
- pavilion — a light, usually open building used for shelter, concerts, exhibits, etc., as in a park or fair.
- pavillon — the bell of a wind instrument.
- pavonine — of or like a peacock.
- paynimry — paganism
- peacenik — an activist or demonstrator who opposes war and military intervention; pacifist.
- peaching — to inform against an accomplice or associate.