noun🔗SharePicaA disorder characterized by craving and appetite for non-edible substances, such as ice, clay, chalk, dirt, or sand."The doctor suspected the child had pica because he was constantly eating dirt from the garden. "Der Arzt vermutete, dass das Kind Pica hatte, weil es ständig Erde aus dem Garten aß.medicinediseasemindbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchriftgrad, 12-Punkt-SchriftA size of type between small pica and English, standardized as 12-point."The graphic designer used picas to measure the width of the text columns on the page. "Der Grafikdesigner verwendete 12-Punkt-Schrift, um die Breite der Textspalten auf der Seite zu messen.typewritingtechnicalpointcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchriftgröße(usually with qualifier) A font of this size."The headline was set in 24 picas, much larger than the body text. "Die Überschrift wurde in einer Schriftgröße von 24 gesetzt, viel größer als der Text.typelanguagewritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePicaA unit of length equivalent to 12 points, officially 35/83 cm (0.166 in) after 1886 but now 1/6 in."The graphic designer increased the margin width on the document to two picas. "Der Grafikdesigner erhöhte die Randbreite des Dokuments auf zwei Picas.technicalunitwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMessbuchA pie or directory: the book directing Roman Catholic observance of saints' days and other feasts under various calendars."The priest consulted the picas to determine the proper readings and prayers for the upcoming feast day of Saint Agnes. "Der Priester schlug im Messbuch nach, um die richtigen Lesungen und Gebete für den bevorstehenden Festtag der Heiligen Agnes zu bestimmen.religionliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareElsterA magpie."A picas landed on the bird feeder, scattering the smaller birds. "Eine Elster landete auf dem Vogelfutterhaus und verscheuchte die kleineren Vögel.animalbirdnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePfeifhaseAny of several small, furry mammals, similar to guinea pigs, but related to rabbits, of the family Ochotonidae, from the mountains of North America and Asia."While hiking in the Rocky Mountains, we spotted several picas scurrying among the rocks, gathering plants for winter. "Während einer Wanderung in den Rocky Mountains entdeckten wir mehrere Pfeifhasen, die zwischen den Felsen umherhuschten und Pflanzen für den Winter sammelten.animalnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
