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Ponka
pons
pons asinorum
pons Varolii
pont
Ponta Delgada
Pontchartrain, Lake
pontes
pontifex
Pontifex Maximus
pontiff
pontifical
Pontifical Mass
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pontoon (1)
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pontifex
pon·ti·fex [ póntə fèks ] (plural pon·tif·i·ces [ pon tíffi sz ])


noun 
Definition:
 
senior ancient Roman priest: in ancient Rome, a member of the highest council of priests
[Late 16th century. < Latin, "way-maker" < pont- "bridge, way"]
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