Words that start with P

Something is pointless if there is no reason for it to exist. A task is pointless if there is no reason to complete it.
The gate in the picture is pointless because you can just walk around it.

Poisons are something that, when it gets into the system of a living organism, has a bad effect. If a creature comes into contact with enough poison, they will die.
Poisons are distinguished from venom and toxins in the way they are produced. A toxin is a poison produced by a natural process, and venom is a poison that is injected by a bite or sting.

Something is poisonous if it contains poison. Poison can make you very sick, or kill you. Poison needs to get inside you somehow to be dangerous. Poisonous mushrooms and berries are usually eaten, and poisonous insects and snakes inject poison when they bite you. The frog in the picture will poison anything that eats it, and people use the poison from the frog to put on arrows and darts to help them hunt.

Polar bears live in the cold areas in the northern part of the world. They are white to camouflage with the snow. They have very thick fur and a thick layer of fat to keep them warm. They are excellent swimmers, and eat mainly fish and seals.

A polecat, also called a fitch or foulmart, is a member of the weasel family. They are larger than weasels but smaller than otters, and are found mostly in Europe.
Polecats sleep during the day and hunt at night. Polecats eat small animals like mice, voles and frogs.

A police station is a place where Police officers work. A police station might have interview rooms, storage for confiscated items, holding cells for people who have been arrested, storage for paperwork, and offices for Police officers to complete that paperwork in.

A poll is a survey or questionnaire about a subject that is given to people in order to assess their opinion about the subject. Polls can be about anything as long as there's a question and a variety of responses to choose from.

Pollination is a process where pollen is transferred from the male parts of flowers to the female parts, so the flowers are fertilized and can grow seeds. Pollination is usually done by insects or birds.

The pomegranate is originally native to Asia but has been grown around the Mediterranean area for centuries. It is the fruit of a deciduous shrub. The name means "seeded apple". Pomegranates have a hard outside layer that you cannot eat. The part of the pomegranate you eat is the juicy seeds. You can eat them raw, make them into juice, or use them in desserts or other dishes.

A poncho is a garment made in one piece with a hole in the middle to put it over your head. Ponchos originally come from Peru. They can be made out of virtually anything, but are often made from wool to keep the person wearing them nice and warm.