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Polytechnic Institute

an educational non-sectarian institute in Brooklyn, N. Y.; founded in 1854; reported at the close of 1919: Professors and instructors, 45; students, 981; president- F. W. Atkinson, Ph. D.

Polythalamia

a group of Protozoa occupying compound chambered cells of microscopic size.

Pomade

perfumed or fragrant ointment or composition for dressing the hair; pomatum.

Pomegranate

the fruit of Punica granatum. The seeds have a pellucid pulpy covering, and are eaten.

Pontchartrain

RTRAIN, LAKE, in Louisiana, about 5 miles N. of New Orleans, is 40 miles long and 25 wide. It is navigated by small steamers, and communicates with the Gulf of Mexico. The drainage of New Orleans is carried into the lake through canals.

Pontiac

a city of Michigan, the county-seat of Oakland co. It is on the Clinton river, and on the Grand Trunk and the Pontiac, Oxford, and Northern railroads. It is situated in the midst of a picturesque lake region and is noted for its hunting and fishing. It has a large trade in wool, fruit, and farm PONTOON

Pontifex

a bridge builder; a title given to the more illustrious members of the Roman colleges of priests. Their number was originally five, the president being styled styled Pontifex Maximus. The number was afterward increased to nine, and later still to 15. It is now the title of the Pope.

Pontresina

a tourist center in the Upper Engadine, on the road connecting Swiss canton of Grisons, stands in the Upper Engadine, on the road connecting

Pontus

in ancient geography, the quented by Alpine climbers.

Pool

a game played on a pool table.

Popayan

capital of Cauca, Colom- Bogota. Buildings include university, bia, near river Cauca, 226 miles S. W. of city hall, cathedral and ecclesiastical seminaries. Seat of archbishopric.

Formerly a gold mining center, but now has few industries, including sheep raising, wool and blanket manufactures. Pop. about 20,000.

Popinjay

a parrot; a figure of a bird put up as a mark for archers to shoot at ("papingo " being another Scotch form for this sense). The green woodpecker is also sometimes called popinjay. Also derisive term for a fop.