Panch.

Indian term signifying “five”: (1) Panch Gaura, used for the five northern languages of India, taken collectively, including Bengali, Guzarati, Hindi, Scindi, and Urya. (2) Panch Dravida, used for the five southern dialects, including Canarese, Malayalim, Tamil, Telugu, and Tulu. W. E.

Pani, see [Pawnee].

Panjabi or Punjabi, see [Sikh].

Panos.

American: dialect of the R. Apurimac or Ucayale in Peru. Somewhat allied to the Baure of Moxos, to the Pacaguara and Quichua. H. C.

Pan T’hai.

Mohammedans of Yunnan, W. China; also written Panthay.

Papaa.

African: same as Popo. A Nigritian dialect of the Slave-coast. See [Nagoe].