Defn: One of the sights of an astrolabe. [Obs.]
PINUS
Pi"nus, n. Etym: [L., a pine tree.] (Bot.)
Defn: A large genus of evergreen coniferous trees, mostly found in the northern hemisphere. The genus formerly included the firs, spruces, larches, and hemlocks, but is now limited to those trees which have the primary leaves of the branchlets reduced to mere scales, and the secondary ones (pine needles) acicular, and usually in fascicles of two to seven. See Pine.
PINWEED
Pin"weed`, n. (Bot.)
Defn: Any plant of the genus Lechea, low North American herbs with branching stems, and very small and abundant leaves and flowers.
PINWORM
Pin"worm`, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A small nematoid worm (Oxyurus vermicularis), which is parasitic chiefly in the rectum of man. It is most common in children and aged persons.
PINXIT
Pinx"it. Etym: [L., perfect indicative 3d sing. of pingere to paint.]
Defn: A word appended to the artist's name or initials on a painting, or engraved copy of a painting; as, Rubens pinxit, Rubens painted (this).
PINXTER
Pinx"ter, n.