On The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin Chapter 16 Page 37

(male and female) flowers, may be on the same or on different plants.

POLYMORPHIC. — Presenting many forms.

POLYZOARY. — The common structure formed by the cells of the Polyzoa, such as the well-known seamats.

PREHENSILE. — Capable of grasping.

PREPOTENT. — Having a superiority of power.

PRIMARIES. — The feathers forming the tip of the wing of a bird, and inserted upon that part which represents the hand of man.

PROCESSES. — Projecting portions of bones, usually for the attachment of muscles, ligaments, etc.

PROPOLIS. — A resinous material collected by the hivebees from the opening buds of various trees.