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. "Le médecin a soupçonné que l'enfant avait une pica parce qu'il mangeait constamment de la terre du jardin.medicinediseasemindbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCorps de caractères, 12 pointsA 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. "Le graphiste a utilisé un corps de 12 points pour mesurer la largeur des colonnes de texte sur la page.typewritingtechnicalpointcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCorps(usually with qualifier) A font of this size."The headline was set in 24 picas, much larger than the body text. "Le titre était en corps 24, beaucoup plus grand que le texte du corps.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. "Le graphiste a augmenté la largeur de la marge du document à deux picas.technicalunitwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMisselA 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. "Le prêtre a consulté le missel pour déterminer les lectures et prières appropriées pour la prochaine fête de Sainte Agnès.religionliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePieA magpie."A picas landed on the bird feeder, scattering the smaller birds. "Une pie s'est posée sur la mangeoire, effrayant les petits oiseaux.animalbirdnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePiqueAny 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. "En randonnée dans les montagnes Rocheuses, nous avons aperçu plusieurs piques qui se faufilaient parmi les rochers, ramassant des plantes pour l'hiver.animalnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
