(p. 642) pāni (usu. among Mus. of Bengal) water. ̃পাঁড়ে n. an up-country Brahman selling or supplying drinking water (esp. to railway passengers.) ̃ফল, (dial.) পানফল n. an aquatic fruit, cress(es), (cp.) water-chestnut. ̃বসন্ত, (pop.) পানবসন্ত n. chickenpox. 18)

(p. 669) prakāra class, kind, sort, type, species, genus, variety (বহুপ্রকার খাদ্য); mode, method, way, manner, procedure, process, means (কী প্রকারে). কী কী প্রকারে, কোন প্রকারে by what means, in which way, how. কোনো না কোনো প্রকারে by some means or other, somehow; by hook or by crook. 32)

(p. 619) paribardhaka one who or that which develops or improves or extends or magnifies or enlarges or amplifies, promoting or helping development or growth (of). পরিবর্ধক কাচ a magnifying glass. 129)

(p. 638) pātaḍ়ā a leaf of banana or sal (শাল) on which food has been taken; a dish of fish or vegetables fried or singed on a banana-leaf. পাতড়া-চাটা same as পাতচাটা (see পাত2). 31)

(p. 601) pañjābi or born in the Punjab. n. a native of the Punjab; the language of the Punjab; a loose-fitting upper-garment with no collar. 62)

(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)

(p. 674) pratata wide; widespread; extended; expanded. 15)

(p. 673) praṇata bowed or bent or lying prostrate in obeisance; stooping, bent, inclined. fem. প্রণতা । প্রণত হওয়া v. to bow or bend or lie prostrate in obeisance; to stoop, to bend, to incline. প্রণতি n. bowing or bending or lying prostrate in obeisance; stooping or bending, inclination. 16)

(p. 678) pratihantā one who kills a slayer. fem. প্রতিহন্ত্রী । 45)

(p. 629) palija alluvial. 29)

(p. 666) pōṭa friendly terms; agreement; love. পোট খাওয়া v. to be on friendly terms (with); to agree (with); to be in love (with). 20)

(p. 674) praṇidhi a spy; an emissary; a guide (কন্যাপ্রণিধি); close attention; meditation; deep consideration; earnest application; solicitation. 9)

(p. 619) paricālaka one who or that which drives or runs a vehicle etc.; conducting; managing, directing; leading or guiding; administering, ruling. n. a driver; a conductor; a manager; a director; a leader; an administrator; a ruler; a chief. পরিচালক সমিতি n. managing committee. 62)

(p. 696) prāyuktika a technologist. 2)

(p. 696) plyākārḍa a placard. 83)