PAROXYSMAL
Par`ox*ys"mal, a.
Defn: Of the nature of a paroxysm; characterized or accompanied by paroxysms; as, a paroxysmal pain; paroxysmal temper. — Par`ox*ys"mal*ly, adv.
PAROXYTONE
Par*ox"y*tone, n. Etym: [Gr. a. See Para-, and Oxytone.] (Gr. Gram.)
Defn: A word having an acute accent on the penultimate syllable.
PARQUET
Par*quet", n. Etym: [F. See Parquetry.]
1. A body of seats on the floor of a music hall or theater nearest the orchestra; but commonly applied to the whole lower floor of a theater, from the orchestra to the dress circle; the pit.
2. Same as Parquetry.
PARQUETAGE
Par"quet*age, n.
Defn: See Parquetry.
PARQUET CIRCLE
Parquet circle.