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Term:	Definition:
Patina	soft, mellow color and texture of a wood surface resulting from age, wear or rubbing.
Pedestal Table	top supported by one or more heavy, wide-based columns.
Pie Crust Table	a small table with carved or molded scalloped edges.
Pile	a fabric with a surface of upright ends, cut or looped, like velvet.