7-letter words starting with pa
- pareira — the root of a South American vine, Chondodendron tomentosum, used as a source of curare, a diuretic, etc.
- parella — any of various lichens, esp Lecanora parella
- parenty — a large, brown and yellow monitor lizard, Varanus giganteus, native to arid and semiarid regions of Australia.
- parerga — something that is an accessory to a main work or subject; embellishment.
- pareses — partial motor paralysis.
- paresis — partial motor paralysis.
- paretic — partial motor paralysis.
- parfait — a dessert of ice cream and fruit or ice cream and syrup in alternate layers, often topped with whipped cream and served in a tall, narrow, short-stemmed glass.
- pargana — (in India) a division of a district
- parging — a thin coat of plaster or mortar for giving a relatively smooth surface to rough masonry or for sealing it against moisture.
- parises — a Trojan prince, son of Priam and Hecuba and brother of Cassandra, who awarded the apple of discord to Aphrodite and was by her help enabled to abduct Helen.
- parisii — Matthew, Matthew of Paris.
- parison — a partially shaped mass of molten glass.
- parkade — a building or other construction designed for the parking of motor vehicles.
- parking — an area of land, usually in a largely natural state, for the enjoyment of the public, having facilities for rest and recreation, often owned, set apart, and managed by a city, state, or nation.
- parkish — like or similar to a park
- parkman — Francis, 1823–93, U.S. historian.
- parkour — the sport of moving along a route, typically in a city, trying to get around or through various obstacles in the quickest and most efficient manner possible, as by jumping, climbing, or running: his amazing parkour skills.
- parkway — a broad thoroughfare with a dividing strip or side strips planted with grass, trees, etc.
- parlary — Polari.
- parlies — small Scottish biscuits
- parling — talk; parley.
- parlour — Older Use. a room for the reception and entertainment of visitors to one's home; living room.
- parlous — perilous; dangerous.
- parmacs — The "Argonne macros" from Argonne National Laboratory. A package of macros written in m4 for portable parallel programming, using monitors on shared memory machines, and message passing on distributed memory machines.
- parnell — Charles Stewart, 1846–91, Irish political leader.
- parodic — having or of the nature of a parody.
- parodoi — (in ancient Greek drama) an ode sung by the chorus at their entrance, usually beginning the play and preceding the proagōn in comedy or the alteration of epeisodia and stasima in tragedy.
- parodos — (in ancient Greek drama) an ode sung by the chorus at their entrance, usually beginning the play and preceding the proagōn in comedy or the alteration of epeisodia and stasima in tragedy.
- parolee — a person who is released from prison on parole.
- paronym — a paronymous word.
- parotic — situated about or near the ear.
- parotid — Also called parotid gland. a salivary gland situated at the base of each ear.
- parotis — a parotid gland
- parquet — a floor composed of short strips or blocks of wood forming a pattern, sometimes with inlays of other woods or other materials.
- parried — to ward off (a thrust, stroke, weapon, etc.), as in fencing; avert.
- parrier — to ward off (a thrust, stroke, weapon, etc.), as in fencing; avert.
- parring — an equality in value or standing; a level of equality: The gains and the losses are on a par.
- parrish — Anne, 1888–1957, U.S. novelist and author of books for children.
- parrock — a small field or enclosure; a pen
- parroty — like a parrot; chattering
- parsing — parser
- parsley — an herb, Pertoselinum crispum, native to the Mediterranean, having either curled leaf clusters (French parsley) or flat compound leaves (Italian parsley) widely cultivated for use in garnishing or seasoning food. Compare parsley family.
- parsnip — a plant, Pastinaca sativa, cultivated varieties of which have a large, whitish, edible root.
- parsons — a member of the clergy, especially a Protestant minister; pastor; rector.
- partake — to take or have a part or share along with others; participate (usually followed by in): He won't partake in the victory celebration.
- partera — a midwife.
- parthia — an ancient country in W Asia, SE of the Caspian Sea: conquered by the Persians a.d. 226; now a part of NE Iran.
- partial — being such in part only; not total or general; incomplete: partial blindness; a partial payment of a debt.
- partied — a social gathering, as of invited guests at a private home, for conversation, refreshments, entertainment, etc.: a cocktail party.