7-letter words containing p, a, r, l
- pearler — a smooth, rounded bead formed within the shells of certain mollusks and composed of the mineral aragonite or calcite in a matrix, deposited in concentric layers as a protective coating around an irritating foreign object: valued as a gem when lustrous and finely colored. Compare cultured pearl.
- pearlin — a type of lace used to trim clothes
- pedlary — peddlery.
- pedrail — a type of wheel designed for use on rough terrain, consisting of a chain around the wheel with flat discs attached to the chain
- peloria — regularity of structure occurring abnormally in flowers normally irregular.
- percale — a closely woven, smooth-finished, plain or printed cotton cloth, used for bed sheets, clothing, etc.
- peregal — equal
- pergola — an arbor formed of horizontal trelliswork supported on columns or posts, over which vines or other plants are trained.
- perilla — any of several aromatic Asian plants belonging to the genus Perilla, of the mint family, especially P. frutescens, which has become naturalized in the eastern U.S. and from which perilla oil is obtained.
- perlman — Itzhak [ee-tsahk,, it-zahk] /ˈi tsɑk,, ˈɪt zɑk/ (Show IPA), born 1945, U.S. violinist, born in Israel.
- peroral — administered or performed through the mouth, as surgery or administration of a drug.
- persalt — (in a series of salts of a given metal or group) the salt in which the metal or group has a high, or the highest apparent, valence.
- perusal — a reading: a perusal of the current books.
- petrale — a variety of flounder, native to the Pacific coast of North America and commonly caught for food
- phalera — a metal disk or boss worn on a man's breast as an ornament or as a military decoration or used to adorn the harness of a horse.
- philtra — Anatomy. the vertical groove on the surface of the upper lip, below the septum of the nose.
- phrasal — of, consisting of, or of the nature of a phrase or phrases: phrasal construction.
- pilular — of, relating to, or resembling pills.
- placard — a paperboard sign or notice, as one posted in a public place or carried by a demonstrator or picketer.
- plainer — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
- plaiter — a person who plaits something such as wool, hair, or threads
- plancer — the soffit of a cornice, especially one of wood.
- planner — a person who plans.
- plantar — of or relating to the sole of the foot.
- planter — a person who plants.
- plasher — a person who forms hedges by means of interweaving the branches or vines
- plaster — a composition, as of lime or gypsum, sand, water, and sometimes hair or other fiber, applied in a pasty form to walls, ceilings, etc., and allowed to harden and dry.
- platter — a large, shallow dish, usually elliptical in shape, for holding and serving food, especially meat or fish.
- pleader — a person who pleads, especially at law.
- pleaser — (used as a polite addition to requests, commands, etc.) if you would be so obliging; kindly: Please come here. Will you please turn the radio off?
- pleater — a fold of definite, even width made by doubling cloth or the like upon itself and pressing or stitching it in place.
- plectra — plectrum.
- plenary — full; complete; entire; absolute; unqualified: plenary powers.
- pleroma — the state of total fullness or abundance, relating particularly to the nature of God
- pleurae — Anatomy, Zoology. a delicate serous membrane investing each lung in mammals and folded back as a lining of the corresponding side of the thorax.
- pleural — Anatomy. of or relating to the pleura.
- polacre — a three-masted sailing vessel used in the Mediterranean
- polaris — a distinctive English argot in use since at least the 18th century among groups of theatrical and circus performers and in certain homosexual communities, derived largely from Italian, directly or through Lingua Franca.
- polaron — a kind of electron
- pollard — a tree cut back nearly to the trunk, so as to produce a dense mass of branches.
- pollera — a gaily colored costume worn by women during fiestas in Latin-American countries.
- popular — regarded with favor, approval, or affection by people in general: a popular preacher.
- poulard — a hen spayed to improve the flesh for use as food.
- praline — a French confection consisting of a caramel-covered almond or, sometimes, a hazelnut.
- prandtl — Ludwig (ˈluːtvɪç). 1875–1953, German physicist, who made important contributions to aerodynamics and aeronautics
- prattle — to talk in a foolish or simple-minded way; chatter; babble.
- pre-law — of, relating to, or engaged in studies in preparation for the formal study of law.
- preanal — of, pertaining to, involving, or near the anus.
- predial — of, relating to, or consisting of land or its products; real; landed.
- prelacy — the office or dignity of a prelate, or high-ranking member of the Christian clergy.