| paraffin |
a white substance like wax that is made from petroleum. It is used for candles, sealing materials, and waxed paper. [2 definitions] |
| paragraph |
a part of something written made up of one or more sentences that develop a certain idea. A paragraph begins on a new line which is usually indented from the other lines. |
| Paraguay |
a country in central South America. ´¡²õ³Ü²Ô³¦¾±ón is the capital of Paraguay. |
| Paraguay River |
a large river in South America that begins in southwestern Brazil, flows through Paraguay and along its border with Argentina. Finally, it joins the Paran� River at the southwestern tip of Paraguay. |
| parakeet |
a small parrot with a long, pointed tail and brightly colored feathers. |
| parallel |
lying or moving in the same direction and being the same distance apart at every point. Parallel lines never meet or cross each other. [5 definitions] |
| parallelogram |
a flat closed figure with four straight sides. The opposite sides are parallel and equal to each other. |
| paralyse |
a spelling of "paralyze" used in Canada and Britain. See "paralyze" for more information. |
| paralysis |
a loss of feeling in or the ability to move a body part. Paralysis is caused by injury or disease of the nervous system. |
| paralyze |
to make unable to move or to feel any sensation. [2 definitions] |
| paralyzed |
unable to move, or unable to feel any sensation. |
| paramecium |
a living thing made of one cell that lives in fresh water. Paramecia can only be seen through a microscope. Paramecia are protozoans, tiny organisms that are similar to animals. |
| paramount |
most important; chief; highest. |
| Paran� River |
a major river in South America that starts in Brazil and flows mostly south. The Paran� River eventually joins a river called the Uruguay and empties into the Atlantic Ocean at the border between the countries of Argentina and Uruguay. |
| parasite |
a plant, animal, or fungus that lives on or in another living thing, called the host. A parasite gets its food and energy from the host organism. |
| parasol |
a light umbrella used especially by women to protect against the sun. |
| paratrooper |
a soldier trained to parachute from an airplane into an area where there is fighting. |
| parcel |
something wrapped or packed for carrying or shipping; package. [3 definitions] |
| parch |
to make very dry by heating. [2 definitions] |
| parchment |
a material like paper made of the skins of sheep or goats. [2 definitions] |
| pardon |
forgiveness for a small disturbance. [4 definitions] |