Index of English words, starting with "pe"

(1) - Pentane (n.) Any one of the three metameric hydrocarbons, C5H12, of the methane or paraffin series. They are colorless, volatile liquids, two of which occur in petroleum. So called because of the five carbon atoms in the molecule.

(1) - Pentangle (n.) A pentagon.

(1) - Pentarchy (n.) A government in the hands of five persons; five joint rulers.

(1) - Pentastich (n.) A composition consisting of five verses.