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Praesepe
- unknown - Praesepe, also called The Beehive, (catalog numbers NGC 2632 and M 44), open, or galactic, cluster of about 1,000 stars in the zodiacal constellation Cancer and located about 550 light-years from Earth.
Praetors
- noun - an annually elected magistrate of the ancient Roman Republic
Preemies
- noun - an infant that is born prior to 37 weeks of gestation
Preempts
- noun - a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
- acquire for oneself before others can do so
- gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)
- make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge
- take the place of or have precedence over; "live broadcast of the presidential debate preempts the regular news hour"; "discussion of the emergency situation will preempt the lecture by the professor"
Preening
- verb - clean with one's bill; "The birds preened"
- dress or groom with elaborate care; "She likes to dress when going to the opera"
- pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement
Preexist
- verb - exist beforehand or prior to a certain point in time; "Did this condition pre-exist?"