Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Same as
pia mater . - noun A perennial herb, tacca pinnatifida (also
T. maculata ), found wild or cultivated throughout Polynesia, and to China and Zanzibar.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun perennial herb of East Indies to Polynesia and Australia; cultivated for its large edible root yielding Otaheite arrowroot starch
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Examples
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Pia is Swedish and European and her philosophies are different than American philosophies.
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The Judges Say: Steven called Pia a murderer because she killed the song.
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Of course-she was in Pia's body now, and was to be called Pia, to protect her real identity.
Xone of Contention Anthony, Piers 1999
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Of course-she was in Pia's body now, and was to be called Pia, to protect her real identity.
Xone of Contention Anthony, Piers 1999
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The eighth is called Pia and is situated on the creek of Lobo.
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We arranged for a final meeting with our kind friends at a spring called Pia, at the far northern end of Mr. Wittenoom's run.
Australia Twice Traversed, Illustrated, Ernest Giles 1866
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The Pia is a pair of cut-out leggings, and Maisie features a sweater and leggings with a subtle, tone-on-tone pattern that can be worn casually or dressed up, together or separate.
Fashion World of SL 2010
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To reserve a slot, please call Pia at 994-7672 or email griefisajourney@gmail. com
Midlife Mysteries | Musings and Ramblings at 40something 2009
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To reserve a slot, please call Pia at 994-7672 or email griefisajourney@gmail. com
Midlife Mysteries | Musings and Ramblings at 40something 2009
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In the "Pia" we observe traits of the Roman Lucretia and the Susannah of the Bible combined with characteristics of the Dantesque figure.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 9: Laprade-Mass Liturgy 1840-1916 1913
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