(p. 654) pṛṣṭha the back (of a human being or any other creature); the rear; the region of the back; the back part, the rear part; the hind part; surface, a face; (bot.) the dorsal surface. ঘূর্ণপৃষ্ঠ n. the surface of revolution. ̃টান n. (phys.) surface tension. ̃তল n. surface. ̃দেশ same as পৃষ্ঠ । ̃পোষাক n. one who stands at the back to give support; a supporter; an upholder; a patron; a customer; a client. ̃পোষকতা n. support; patronization. পৃষ্ঠপোষকতা করা v. to support; to uphold; to patronize. ̃পোষণ n. act of standing at the back to give support; act of supporting or upholding; patronization. ̃প্রদর্শন n. fleeing, flight. পৃষ্ঠপ্রদর্শন করা v. to flee, to take to one's heels, to run away. ̃প্রবাহ n. (geog.) a surface drift. ̃বংশ n. the backbone, the spinal or vertebral column, the spine. ̃ব্রণ n. a dorsal carbuncle. ̃ভঙ্গ n. act of fleeing (esp. after a defeat). ̃রক্ষক n. a bodyguard. পৃষ্ঠরক্ষা করা v. to protect or guard the rear; to act as a bodyguard to. ̃লেখ n. an endorsement. 120)

(p. 638) pāthara stone; a stone-made dinner plate; a precious stone, a gem; (fig.) becoming hardened by grief (দুঃখে পাথর হয়ে যাওয়া); a stone-hearted or unfeeling person. পাথরে পাঁচ কিল the most formidable good fortune or good time. ̃কুচি n. a stone-chip; rubble; an aromatic medicinal herb, stonewort. ̃-চাপা a. (fig.) incapable of thriving. ̃চুন n. lime obtained by calcining calcium carbonate (as limestone). ̃বাটি n. a stone-cup. 56)

(p. 696) plyāṭapharma a railway platform; a dais, a platform. 84)

(p. 688) pralubdha greatly allured or tempted; extremely greedy. fem. প্রলুব্ধা । ̃তা n. the state of being greatly allured or tempted; extreme greed. 10)

(p. 628) paryābasāna end, close, termination, conclusion; result; reduction. পর্যাবসান হওয়া v. to end, to terminate, to conclude; to result in; to be reduced to. 12)

(p. 667) pōẏāla straw. 12)

(p. 650) pināka the bow of Shiva (শিব); a bowshaped musical instrument of Shiva; a trident (esp. that of Shiva). ̃পানি পিনাকী. n. Shiva (শিব), who carries a পিনাক in his hand. 16)

(p. 652) piṣā, pēṣā to render into a paste by crushing, to crush to powder, to pound, to pulp; to press; to squeeze; to knead; to crush; to grind, to pulverize; to oppress. পিষাই, পেষাই n. cost or charge of grinding; pulping; pressing; squeezing; kneading; crushing (to powder); pounding, grinding, pulverization. পিষাই করা, পেষাই করা v. same as পিষা । পিষানো, পেষানো v. to cause to pulp or press or squeeze or knead or crush or grind or pulverize. 8)

(p. 675) pratipādita ascertained; corroborated, confirmed; verified; proved, substantiated; accomplished, performed. 51)

(p. 684) prabōdha consolation, solace; knowledge, enlightenment; manifestation; awakening. প্রবোধ দেওয়া v. to console, to solace. প্রবোধ পাওয়া v. to get consolation. প্রবোধ মানা v. to yield to consolation; to be consoled; to be amenable to consolation. প্রবোধ না মানা v. to be disconsolate. প্রবোধন n. consoling; awakening; enlightening. প্রবোধিত a. consoled; enlightened; awakened. 30)

(p. 654) pēṭēnṭa a patent. a. protected by a patent, patent; (fig.) monotonous, trite (পেটেন্ট পরিহাস). 137)

(p. 633) pāṭala brick-red, pale and pink-coloured. 81)

(p. 625) pariśrama labour, toil; diligence, industry; effort, endeavour. পরিশ্রম করা v. to work hard, to labour, to toil; to work diligently; to endeavour. ̃কাতর, ̃বিমুখ a. averse to hard work, lazy. পরিশ্রমী a. hardworking, laborious; diligent, industrious. 30)

(p. 696) prīti pleasure, satisfaction; delight, joy; love; affection; attachment; fondness; friendliness; amicability; amiability; favour (উপরওয়ালার প্রীতি). ীতি অর্জন করা v. to earn the favour of; to be pleased or satisfied or delighted. ̃উপহার n. a complimentary gift or present; a gift or token of love. ̃কর a. pleasing, pleasant; delightful; agreeable. ̃পূর্ণ a. loving; affectionate; friendly; amicable; amiable; cordial. ̃ভরে adv. lovingly; affectionately; in a friendly spirit; amiably; cordially; with delight. ̃ভাজন n. one deserving love or affection or friendship; a favourite. ̃ভোজ, ̃ভোজন n. a feast or feasting. ̃সম্ভাষণ n. a cordial or friendly greeting. ̃সম্মেলন n. a friendly or cordial meeting or assembly or gathering. ̃সূচক a. expressing pleasure or delight; cordial; friendly. 26)

(p. 638) pāṭhārthī desirous of reading or studying. n. a student, a pupil; a prospective student. fem. পাঠাথির্নী । পাঠোদ্ধার n. deciphering an obscure piece of writing or passage. 2)