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* pėr|ce'n|ės
adj irritable, testy
II§ nm irritant

* pėr|ce'p|ėt adj (i) [Old] diagonal

pėrcėll|a'k
IV§ nm 1 short-lasting burst of flame 2 cracker toasted over hot ashes 3 [Fig] person who is and thin and pale as ashes 4 (Bot) butcher's broom (Ruscus aculeatus)
adj 1 ashen-faced 2 smarting, stinging