Category:P

P (pe),

Defn: the sixteenth letter of the english alphabet, is a nonvocal Consonant whose form and value come from the latin, into which Language the letter was brought, through the ancient greek, from the Phonician, its probable origin being egyptian. Etymologically p is Most closely related to b, f, and v; as hobble, hopple; father, Paternal; recipient, receive. See b, f, and m.

See guide to pronunciation, §§ 247, 248, and 184-195.