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13-letter words containing p, a, s, t, e, r

  • para-centesis — puncture of the wall of a cavity to drain off fluid.
  • paradise lost — an epic poem (1667) by John Milton.
  • paraesthesias — an abnormal sensation, as prickling, itching, etc.
  • parallelistic — of, relating to, or of the nature of a parallelism.
  • paramagnetism — a body or substance that, placed in a magnetic field, possesses magnetization in direct proportion to the field strength; a substance in which the magnetic moments of the atoms are not aligned.
  • paramenstruum — the four days before and first four days of menstruation
  • parameterised — to describe (a phenomenon, problem, curve, surface, etc.) by the use of parameters.
  • parasexuality — parasexual behaviour
  • parasite drag — the component of drag caused by skin friction and the shape of the surfaces not contributing to lift.
  • parasynthesis — the formation of a word by the addition of a derivational suffix to a phrase or compound, as of greathearted, which is great heart plus -ed.
  • parasynthetic — the formation of a word by the addition of a derivational suffix to a phrase or compound, as of greathearted, which is great heart plus -ed.
  • parasyntheton — a word formed by parasynthesis; for example, kind-hearted
  • parenthesized — to insert (a word, phrase, etc.) as a parenthesis.
  • parish priest — local church minister
  • parma heights — a city in NE Ohio, near Cleveland.
  • parnell shout — a social occasion where each person in a group pays for his or her own entertainment or meal
  • parsley piert — a small N temperate rosaceous plant, Aphanes arvensis, having fan-shaped leaves and small greenish flowers
  • parsons table — a square or rectangular table, often of lightweight material, with straight legs that are square in cross section and of the same thickness as the top extending from the corners flush with the top so as to appear jointless.
  • parthenopaeus — a son of Hippomenes and Atalanta, and one of the Seven against Thebes.
  • parthenospore — a spore developed without fertilization.
  • party manners — polite behaviour
  • pass the word — If you pass the word, you tell someone something that another person has told you.
  • passe-partout — something that passes everywhere or provides a universal means of passage.
  • passementerie — trimming of braid, cord, bead, etc., in any of various forms.
  • passenger jet — a jet that carries passengers
  • past anterior — a pluperfect verb (in French)
  • past mistress — a woman who is thoroughly experienced or exceptionally skilled in a profession, art, etc.
  • pastel orange — suntan (def 3).
  • pastoral care — help with personal needs and problems given by a teacher
  • pastry cutter — a cutter that is used to cut pastry into shapes
  • paterfamilias — the male head of a household or family, usually the father.
  • paternalistic — the system, principle, or practice of managing or governing individuals, businesses, nations, etc., in the manner of a father dealing benevolently and often intrusively with his children: The employees objected to the paternalism of the old president.
  • patripotestal — Anthropology. of or relating to the authority exercised by a father or a father's blood relatives.
  • pay structure — a collection of pay grades or bands, which set out the different levels of pay for workers in a certain profession, etc
  • payment terms — the terms or conditions concerning the payment of something
  • peak district — a region of N central England, mainly in N Derbyshire at the S end of the Pennines: consists of moors in the north and a central limestone plateau; many caves. Highest point: 727 m (2088 ft)
  • pearly whites — white and lustrous as a pearl.
  • pedestrianism — the exercise or practice of walking.
  • pedestrianize — to go on foot; walk.
  • pedro santana — Pedro [pey-droh;; Spanish pe-th raw] /ˈpeɪ droʊ;; Spanish ˈpɛ ðrɔ/ (Show IPA), 1801–64, Dominican revolutionary and political leader: president 1844–48, 1853–56, 1858–61.
  • peirastically — in a peirastic manner
  • penalty rates — rates of pay, such as double time, paid to employees working outside normal working hours
  • peninsularity — the state or fact of being a peninsula
  • perfect stage — a phase in the life cycle of certain fungi in which sexual spores are formed, as the asci in the sexual stage of the ascomycete.
  • periarteritis — inflammation of the outer coat and tissues surrounding an artery.
  • perigastritis — the inflammation of the part of the peritoneum surrounding the stomach
  • perihepatitis — the inflammation of the part of the peritoneum surrounding the liver
  • periodicalist — a writer of articles for periodicals
  • perishability — subject to decay, ruin, or destruction: perishable fruits and vegetables.
  • perissodactyl — having an uneven number of toes or digits on each foot.
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