Defn: A volcanic rock, formed by the cementing together of sand, scoria, cinders, etc.
PEPLIS
Pep"lis, n. Etym: [L., a kind of plant, Gr. (Bot.)
Defn: A genus of plants including water purslane.
PEPLUM
Pep"lum, n.; pl. E. -lumus, L. -la. [L.]
Defn: A peplos. Hence: An overskirt hanging like an ancient peplos; also, a short fitted skirt attached to a waist or coat.
PEPLUS
Pep"lus, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr.
1. An upper garment worn by Grecian and Roman women.
2. A kind of kerchief formerly worn by Englishwomen. [Obs.] Fairholt.
PEPO
Pe"po, n. Etym: [L., a kind of melon, from Gr. (Bot.)
Defn: Any fleshy fruit with a firm rind, as a pumpkin, melon, or gourd. See Gourd.