Definition of peri

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Peri (n.) An imaginary being, male or female, like an elf or fairy, represented as a descendant of fallen angels, excluded from paradise till penance is accomplished..

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Toe :: Toe (n.) A projection from the periphery of a revolving piece, acting as a cam to lift another piece..
Peristyle :: Peristyle (n.) A range of columns with their entablature, etc.; specifically, a complete system of columns, whether on all sides of a court, or surrounding a building, such as the cella of a temple. Used in the former sense, it gives name to the larger and inner court of a Roman dwelling, the peristyle. See Colonnade..
Foretaste :: Foretaste (v. t.) To taste before full possession; to have previous enjoyment or experience of; to anticipate.
Loyalty :: Loyalty (n.) The state or quality of being loyal; fidelity to a superior, or to duty, love, etc..
Archduke :: Archduke (n.) A prince of the imperial family of Austria.
Inexperience :: Inexperience (n.) Absence or want of experience; lack of personal and experimental knowledge; as, the inexperience of youth..
Galvanoscopy :: Galvanoscopy (n.) The use of galvanism in physiological experiments.
Acuminate :: Acuminate (a.) Tapering to a point; pointed; as, acuminate leaves, teeth, etc..
Quench :: Quench (v. t.) To cool suddenly, as heated steel, in tempering..
Imperialized :: Imperialized (imp. & p. p.) of Imperializ.
Over :: Over (a.) Upper; covering; higher; superior; also, excessive; too much or too great; -- chiefly used in composition; as, overshoes, overcoat, over-garment, overlord, overwork, overhaste..
Irresistible :: Irresistible (a.) That can not be successfully resisted or opposed; superior to opposition; resistless; overpowering; as, an irresistible attraction..
Starve :: Starve (v. i.) To die; to perish.
Wheel :: Wheel (n.) A circular frame having handles on the periphery, and an axle which is so connected with the tiller as to form a means of controlling the rudder for the purpose of steering..
Late :: Late (a.) Far in the night, day, week, or other particular period; as, to lie abed late; to sit up late at night..
Mastership :: Mastership (n.) Mastery; dominion; superior skill; superiority.
Pleuro- :: Pleuro- () A combining form denoting relation to a side; specif., connection with, or situation in or near, the pleura; as, pleuroperitoneum..
Properispome :: Properispome (n.) Properispomenon.
Snob :: Snob (n.) A vulgar person who affects to be better, richer, or more fashionable, than he really is; a vulgar upstart; one who apes his superiors..
Teleosaurus :: Teleosaurus (n.) A genus of extinct crocodilian reptiles of the Jurassic period, having a long and slender snout..
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