nounπShareA 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. "medicinediseasemindbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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. "typewritingtechnicalpointcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(usually with qualifier) A font of this size."The headline was set in 24 picas, much larger than the body text. "typelanguagewritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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. "technicalunitwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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. "religionliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA magpie."A picas landed on the bird feeder, scattering the smaller birds. "animalbirdnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny 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. "animalnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
