6-letter words containing p, m
- plasm- — plasmo-
- plasma — Anatomy, Physiology. the liquid part of blood or lymph, as distinguished from the suspended elements.
- plenum — the state or a space in which a gas, usually air, is contained at a pressure greater than atmospheric pressure.
- plomer — William (Charles Franklyn). 1903–73, British poet, novelist, and short-story writer, born in South Africa. His novels include Turbott Wolfe (1926) and The Case is Altered (1932)
- plumed — having or appearing to have a plume or plumes.
- plummy — containing or resembling plums.
- plumpy — plump
- pneum- — pneumo-
- pneuma — the vital spirit; the soul.
- podium — a small platform for the conductor of an orchestra, a public speaker, the recipient of a sports medal, etc.
- pogrom — an organized massacre, especially of Jews.
- pomace — the pulpy residue from apples or similar fruit after crushing and pressing, as in cider making.
- pomade — a scented ointment, especially one used for the scalp or for dressing the hair.
- pomato — a hybrid between a tomato and a potato
- pombal — Marquês de (mərkeʃ ˈdəː). title of Sebastiâo José de Carvalho e Mello. 1699–1782, Portuguese statesman, who dominated Portuguese government from 1750 to 1777 and instituted many administrative and economic reforms
- pomelo — the very large, yellow or orange citrus fruit of a tree, Citrus maxima, of southeastern Asia.
- pommee — (of a cross) having arms with knoblike ends: a cross pommée.
- pommel — a knob, as on the hilt of a sword.
- pommie — a British person, especially one who is a recent immigrant.
- pomona — the ancient Roman goddess of the fruit of trees.
- pompey — (Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus"the Great") 106–48 b.c, Roman general and statesman: a member of the first triumvirate.
- pompom — Also, pompon. an ornamental tuft or ball of feathers, wool, or the like, used on hats, slippers, etc.
- pompon — pompom2 (def 1).
- porism — a type of mathematical proposition considered by Euclid, the meaning of which is now obscure. It is thought to be a proposition affirming the possibility of finding such conditions as will render a certain problem indeterminate or capable of innumerable solutions
- possum — opossum.
- pragma — (programming) (pragmatic information) A standardised form of comment which has meaning to the compiler or some other program. It may use a special syntax or a specific form within the normal comment syntax. A pragma usually conveys non-essential information, often intended to help the compiler to optimise the program or to generate formatted documentation.
- preamp — a preamplifier.
- prearm — to arm (literally or figuratively) in advance
- prelim — preliminary.
- preman — a precursor of the human being
- premed — a program of premedical study or training.
- premix — Also, premixture [pree-miks-cher] /priˈmɪks tʃər/ (Show IPA). a mixture of ingredients, made before selling, using, etc.: The chain saw runs on a premix of oil and gasoline.
- primal — first; original; primeval: primal eras before the appearance of life on earth.
- primed — of the first importance; demanding the fullest consideration: a prime requisite.
- primer — the most flourishing stage or state.
- primly — formally precise or proper, as persons or behavior; stiffly neat.
- primus — Scottish Episcopal Church. a bishop who is elected to represent the church body and to summon and preside at synods but who possesses no metropolitan power.
- pro-am — including both professionals and amateurs.
- proems — an introductory discourse; introduction; preface; preamble.
- promal — PROgrammer's Microapplication Language
- prompt — done, performed, delivered, etc., at once or without delay: a prompt reply.
- psalms — a sacred song or hymn.
- pumelo — pomelo.
- pumice — Also called pumice stone. a porous or spongy form of volcanic glass, used as an abrasive.
- pummel — to beat or thrash with or as if with the fists.
- pumped — full of confidence, enthusiasm, etc.; pumped up
- pumper — a person or thing that pumps.
- purism — strict observance of or insistence on purity in language, style, etc.
- putnam — Herbert, 1861–1955, U.S. librarian: headed Library of Congress 1899–1939.
- pyemia — a diseased state in which pyogenic bacteria are circulating in the blood, characterized by the development of abscesses in various organs.