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Quant :: Quant (n.) A punting pole with a broad flange near the end to prevent it from sinking into the mud; a setting pole.

Opuntia :: Opuntia (n.) A genus of cactaceous plants; the prickly pear, or Indian fig..

Cochineal :: Cochineal () A dyestuff consisting of the dried bodies of females of the Coccus cacti, an insect native in Mexico, Central America, etc., and found on several species of cactus, esp. Opuntia cochinellifera..

Fugue :: Fugue (n.) A polyphonic composition, developed from a given theme or themes, according to strict contrapuntal rules. The theme is first given out by one voice or part, and then, while that pursues its way, it is repeated by another at the interval of a fifth or fourth, and so on, until all the parts have answered one by one, continuing their several melodies and interweaving them in one complex progressive whole, in which the theme is often lost and reappears..

Pass :: Pass (v. t.) To make, as a thrust, punto, etc..

Punt :: Punt (n.) The act of punting the ball.

Punty :: Punty (n.) See Pontee.

Puntil :: Puntil (n.) Alt. of Punte.

Contrapuntal :: Contrapuntal (a.) Pertaining to, or according to the rules of, counterpoint..

Punt :: Punt (v. t.) To kick (the ball) before it touches the ground, when let fall from the hands..

Contrapuntist :: Contrapuntist (n.) One skilled in counterpoint.

Pimpillo :: Pimpillo (n.) A West Indian name for the prickly pear (Opuntia); -- called also pimploes.

Polyphonist :: Polyphonist (n.) A master of polyphony; a contrapuntist.

Punt :: Punt (n.) Act of playing at basset, baccara, faro, etc..

Polyphonic :: Polyphonic (a.) Consisting of several tone series, or melodic parts, progressing simultaneously according to the laws of counterpoint; contrapuntal; as, a polyphonic composition; -- opposed to homophonic, or monodic..

Punto :: Punto (n.) A point or hit.

Polyphony :: Polyphony (n.) Composition in mutually related, equally important parts which share the melody among them; contrapuntal composition; -- opposed to homophony, in which the melody is given to one part only, the others filling out the harmony. See Counterpoint..

Punter :: Punter (v. t.) One who punts; specifically, one who plays against the banker or dealer, as in baccara and faro..

Punt :: Punt (n.) A flat-bottomed boat with square ends. It is adapted for use in shallow waters.

Baccarat :: Baccarat (n.) A French game of cards, played by a banker and punters..

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