Words that start with P

Penguins are birds that live in the sea in the southern half of the world. There are many different kinds of penguin. They are excellent swimmers and are well-adapted to cold water. They eat fish and other small sea animals. Penguins cannot fly - their wings are used as flippers when they are swimming. Some people think penguins look like they are wearing a tuxedo.

A penny is another name for one cent.

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.

A pergola is a structure made of wood in a crosshatch pattern which can be used for shade or growing hanging plants or vines on.

The perimeter of something means the entire outside edge of it.

A perimeter fence is a fence around the outside boundary of an area, and is often tall or reinforced.

Something is permanent if it will last forever, or for a very, very long time. The hand prints made in the concrete in the picture will be there permanently.
The opposite of permanent is temporary.