Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z piretite An orthorhombic lemon yellow mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, selenium, and uranium. pirfenidone An experimental drug for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Piriaka A small rural settlement south-east of Taumarunui, Ruapehu District, North Island, New Zealand. piribedil An antiparkinsonian drug derived from piperazine. piricyclamide Any of a group of prenylated cyclic peptides in cyanobacteria of the genus Microcystis. piridocaine An anesthetic drug. piridosal The opioid analgesic drug pethidine. piridoxilate A vasodilatory drug. Pirie A surname. Piries A locality in the Shire of Mansfield, north eastern Victoria, Australia. pirifibrate An antilipidemic drug. piriformis A gluteal muscle which arises from the front of the sacrum and the ischium or sacrotuberous ligament, passes out of the pelvis through the greater sciatic foramen, and inserts into the greater trochanter of the femur, serving in humans to rotate the thigh laterally. pirimicarb A carbamate insecticide used to control aphids by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase activity. pirimiphos Any of a family of phosphorothioate insecticides Pirin A mountain range in Bulgaria. pirinixil An antilipidemic drug. Piripauan An age from 86.5 to 84 million years ago, a subdivision of the Cretaceous. piripiri Any of various plants of genus Acaena. piriprost A particular lipooxygenase inhibitor. piriqualone An anticonvulsant drug. pirism The following of a Sufi spiritual leader (or pir) pirist A practitioner of pirism. pirisudanol The succinic acid ester of pyridoxine and of deanol, used to treat mild cognitive impairment, fatigue, and depression. pirita The rainforest vine Ripogonum scandens. piritramide A particular narcotic painkiller. piritrexim A particular antifolate drug. pirk A type of fishing lure consisting of a metal bar with a treble hook attached. Pirkanmaa A region of Finland. Pirkkala A municipality of Pirkanmaa, Finland. Pirkl A surname. Pirkle A surname. pirl To twist or wind, especially into a cord or braid etc. pirlicue A summary, given at the end of an address or sermon, repeating its main points. pirlimycin A lincosamide antimicrobial used to treat mastitis in cattle. pirlindole An antidepressant drug related to metralindole. pirmenol An antiarrhythmic drug. pirn A cone-shaped spool or bobbin on which thread or yarn is wound, used most often for weaving. piRNA A town, the administrative seat of Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge district, Saxony, Germany. pirnabine A synthetic cannabinoid receptor ligand, developed for the treatment of glaucoma. pirning The process of winding yarn onto a pirn, usually performed by a pirn winder. Piro A surname. piroctone A drug affecting the integumentary system. pirog A baked case of dough with a sweet or savoury filling, popular in Eastern Europe. pirogue A canoe of shallow draft, made by hollowing a log. piroheptine An anticholinergic and antihistamine used as an antiparkinsonian agent. pirohy Czech or Slovak pierogi. pirolate A tricyclic antihistamine drug. pirolazamide An antiarrhythmic agent. Pirone A surname from Italian. Pironi A surname from Italian piroot To whirl around, to wander aimlessly. piroplasma Babesia, a genus of hematozoa that invades the red blood cells of humans and domesticated animals such as dogs and sheep piroplasmic Related to piroplasmata piroplasmid Any of the order Piroplasmida of protozoan parasites. piroplasmosis Synonym of babesiosis. pirot A notional living being used in discussing certain aspects of the philosophy of language. pirouette A whirling or turning on the toes in dancing, primarily in ballet. pirouetter One who pirouettes. pirouetting The act of turning a pirouette. pirouettist A pirouette performer Pirouzfar A surname from Persian. piroxantrone A particular anthrapyrazole antibiotic with antitumour activity. piroxicam A certain oxicam drug. pirozadil An antilipidemic drug. pirozhki Small pastries filled with finely chopped meat, vegetables or fruit baked or fried, from eastern European cuisine, or a serving of these. Pirozzi A surname from Italian. pirprofen A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. pirquinozol A drug investigated as an antiallergen and antiasthmatic agent in the early 1980s but never marketed. pirquitasite A tetragonal-scalenohedral gray mineral containing silver, sulfur, tin, and zinc. pirraura A permitted sexual relationship outside of an extant marriage, among certain Aboriginal peoples of Australia. Pirrello A surname from Italian. pirrie A strong gale. Pirrone A surname from Italian. Pirsig A surname. Pirsson A surname. pirssonite An evaporite, consisting of a mixed sodium and calcium carbonate pirtenidine A topical antiinfective drug. Pirtle A surname. pirtobrutinib An anticancer medication used to treat mantle cell lymphoma. Pirton A village and civil parish in North Hertfordshire district, Hertfordshire, England (OS grid ref TL1437). Piru A member of an alliance of African-American street gangs based in southern California. Pirzada A surname from Asian languages, particularly Persian. Pisa A province of Tuscany, Italy. Pisabo A Panoan language spoken in Peru pisachee A female demon. Pisagua A commune and city in Chile. Pisahl A surname. pisalis Synonym of calefactory: the room holding an abbey, convent, or monastery's communal fire. pisan Of, from or relating to the city of Pisa or surrounding province, Tuscany, Italy. pisane A collar or gorget of mail (or, rarely, plate), protecting the neck and upper chest; a standard. pisang A banana or plantain. Pisapia A surname from Italian. Pisar A surname. Pisarovina A municipality of Croatia. Pisarski A surname from Polish. pisasteroside A particular steroid glycoside, a saponin found in starfish. Pisatao The ancient Meitei god of architecture, artisans, forge, handicrafts, metallurgy and skills. pisatin A pterocarpan found in the pea plant Pisum sativum. pisaurid Any member of the Pisauridae, nursery web spiders. Piscarian A person born around the cusp of Pisces and Aries. piscarinine Any of a group of bioactive alkaloid isolates of Penicillium piscarium. piscary fishery Piscataqua A fast-moving estuarine river dividing coastal New Hampshire and Maine in the United States. Piscataway A certain tribe of Native Americans inhabiting what is now Maryland. piscation fishing; fishery piscatologist One who studies piscatology. piscatology The study of fishing. piscator A fisherman; an angler. piscatorial Of or pertaining to fishermen or fishing. piscatorialist A person with an interest in fish or fishing. piscatorially In relation to fishing. piscatorian Synonym of piscatorial. piscatory Of or pertaining to fishermen or fishing. piscatrix A female fishmonger in ancient times. Piscean Of, or pertaining to, the Pisces star sign. Pisces Someone with a Pisces astrological sign. Pischke A surname from German. piscicapture The capture of fishes, as by angling. piscicidal Acting as a piscicide; fatal to fish. piscicide Any substance that is poisonous to fish. piscicolous Infecting or inhabiting fish. piscicultural Pertaining to pisciculture. pisciculturally In terms of pisciculture. pisciculture The rearing or cultivation of fish. pisciculturist One who breeds fish. Piscid A meteor forming part of a meteor shower appearing to originate from Pisces. piscidin Any of a group of antimicrobial peptides present in fish piscifauna The collective fish populations in a given area. piscifaunal Relating to the piscifauna. pisciferous Yielding fish. pisciform Having the shape of a fish. piscina A drained basin near a church's altar for the disposal of water from liturgical ablutions. piscinal Relating to a fishpond. piscine Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of fish; ichthyic. piscinity The quality of being a fish. Pisciotta A town and commune in the province of Salerno, Campania, Italy. pisciphagous Feeding on fish; piscivorous. piscirickettsiosis Any disease caused by bacteria of the genus Piscirickettsia piscitarian Synonym of pescetarian. Piscitelli A surname from Italian. piscivore A fish eater. piscivorous That feeds on fish; fish-eating. piscivory The eating of fish. pisco A liquor distilled from grapes (a brandy) made in wine-producing regions of Peru and Chile. It is the most widely consumed spirit in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile and Peru. piscola A highball cocktail popular in Chile, made of pisco and usually cola. Piscopo A surname from Neapolitan [in turn originating as an occupation, in turn from Latin, in turn from Ancient Greek]. piscose fishy. pisculent Abundant with fish. piscy An Episcopalian; a member of an Episcopal church. piseog An evil spell; a curse.