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Pirinc is a Turkish term for "raw rice".
Pisang is an Indonesian word for "banana".
Pisco refers to a Peruvian brandy and also grape brandy which is consumed in Chile in large quantities during special celebrations
Pismo Clam is a hard -shell clam found in the Pacific Ocean that is a top-shelf mollusk. Pismo has tender, sweet flesh.
Pissaladiere refers to a savory Provencal tart topped with tomatoes, onions, olives and/or anchovies.
Pissenlit refers to the French term for "dandelion leaves". The name sounds like what it translates to: "piss in bed". It is because Pissenlit green has diuretic properties.