Any insect of the family Dilaridae.

plural of pleasing lacewing

(UK, law, obsolete) The plea of sanctuary or of benefit of clergy, before trial or conviction.

The large tuberous root of a kind of milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa), used as a remedy for pleuritic and other diseases. / The plant itself, which has deep orange-coloured flowers; butterfly weed.

plural of pleasure center

A region of the brain which creates feelings of pleasure.

UK and Canada spelling of pleasure center

A wide bay on the northern side of the North Island, New Zealand. / A region surrounding the bay in North Island, New Zealand.

Arguing that a particular case is an exception to a generally accepted rule, without justification and without a relevant basis.

(transitive) To pawn; to give as security.