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A large war canoe of the Society Islands.

Same as Pehlevi.

A name given in the Sandwich Islands to lava having a relatively smooth surface, in distinction from the rough-surfaced lava, called a-a.

See Utes.

A large South African antelope (Æpyceros melampus). The male has long lyrate and annulated horns. The general color is bay, with a black crescent on the croup. Called also roodebok.

A lesson from the Torah, or Law, from which at least one section is read in the Jewish synagogue on every Sabbath and festival.

An outcast; one despised by society. Pariah dog (Zoöl.), a mongrel race of half-wild dogs which act as scavengers in Oriental cities. -- Pariah kite (Zoöl.), a species of kite (Milvus govinda) which acts as a scavenger in India.

The hen or female peafowl.

Having five sides; as, a pentahedral figure.

Pentahedral. [R.]

A solid figure having five sides.

Pentahedral. Woodward.

A cactaceous shrub (Cereus Pitajaya) of tropical America, which yields a delicious fruit.

to thin paper, producing flowers, birds, etc., in imitation of Oriental work. Hence: Poonah brush, paper, painter, etc.

A curtain or screen; also, a cotton fabric in blue and white stripes, used for curtains. McElrath.

An American market clam (Venus mercenaria). It is sold in large quantities, and is highly valued as food. Called also round clam, and hard clam.

A preparation from acorns used by the Arabs as a substitute for chocolate, and also as a beverage for invalids.

A native prince or king; also, a landholder or person of importance in the agricultural districts. [India]

The office or dignity of a rajah.

A person not a Mohammedan, who pays the capitation tax. [Turkey.]