Words that start with P

A pentagon is a shape with five sides. The building in the picture has been made in the shape of a pentagon.

Peppercorns are the fruit and seeds of a vine native to India. The fruit is very small and only has one seed, and a thin layer of flesh around the outside. Peppercorns are dried and sold as pepper, either whole or ground up into small flakes or a powder. Pepper is usually sold in white and black. White pepper is made from just the seeds of the pepper fruit, and black pepper is made from the whole fruit, seed and all.

Percherons are a large breed of horse designed for pulling heavy loads. They are originally from France.

The peregrine falcon is a medium-sized bird of prey with dark, barred coloring on its back and pale underparts. It can be found around the world, including on cliffs and in cities. Peregrine falcons hunt by flying fast and diving to strike other birds in midair.

You perform something when you do it so other people can watch you. Most performances are done on a stage and watched by an audience.