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PANTOLOGY n.
A systematic view of all branches of human knowledge; a work of universal information.
PANTOMETER n.
An instrument for measuring angles for determining elevations, distances, etc.
PANTOMETRY n.
Universal measurement. [R.] -- Pan`to*met"ric, a. [R.]
PANTOMIME n. 5 definitions
A universal mimic; an actor who assumes many parts; also, any actor. [Obs.]
PANTOMIMIC; PANTOMIMICAL a.
Of or pertaining to the pantomime; representing by dumb show. "Pantomimic gesture." Bp. Warburton. -- Pan`to*mim"ic*al*ly, adv.
PANTOMIMIST n.
An actor in pantomime; also, a composer of pantomimes.
PANTON n.
A horseshoe to correct a narrow, hoofbound heel.
PANTOPHAGIST n.
A person or an animal that has the habit of eating all kinds of food.
PANTOPHAGOUS a.
Eating all kinds of food.
PANTOPHAGY n.
The habit or power of eating all kinds of food.
PANTOPODA n.
Same as Pycnogonida.
PANTOSCOPIC a.
Literally, seeing everything; -- a term applied to eyeglasses or spectacles divided into two segments, the upper being designed for distant vision, the lower for vision of near objects.
PANTRY n.
An apartment or closet in which bread and other provisions are kept.
PANURGIC a.
Skilled in all kinds of work. "The panurgic Diderot." J. Morley.
PANURGY n.
Skill in all kinds of work or business; craft. [R.] Bailey.
PANYARD n.
See Pannier. [Obs.] Pepys.
PANYM n.
See Panim. [Obs.]
PANZOISM n.
A term used to denote all of the elements or factors which constitute vitality or vital energy. H. Spencer.
PAOLO n.
An old Italian silver coin, worth about ten cents.
PAP n. 6 definitions
A nipple; a mammilla; a teat. Dryden. The paps which thou hast sucked. Luke xi. 27.
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