Plant, v. n. Sow, scatter seed, put in seed.

Plant-eating, n. Phytophagous.

Plantigrade, a. Palmigrade.

Plant-louse, n. Aphis, vine-fretter, puceron.

Plant one’s self. Pitch one’s tent, take up one’s quarters, establish one’s self.

Plaque, n.

    1. Brooch, ornamental plate, plate of a clasp.
    2. Flat plate of metal, enamelled plate.

Plash, v. a. Dash, spatter.

Plash, v. n. Splash, dabble in water.

Plash, n.

    1. Dash, splash.
    2. Puddle, pool, collection of standing water, pond.

Plaster, n. Mortar, stucco, cement.

Plaster, v. a.

    1. Parget, cover with plaster.
    2. (Colloq.) Bedaub, smear, lay on coarsely.

Plasterer, n. Pargeter.

Plaster of Paris. Calcined gypsum or sulphate of lime.

Plastic, a.

    1. Formative.
    2. Soft, pliable, easily moulded.

Plastic art. Sculpture.

Plat, v. a. See Plait.

Plat, n. Plot, piece of ground.


  By PanEris using Melati.

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