In particular, the USPS distributes mail to Regional Centers which are assigned to a particular 3-digit partial ZIP (for example, zip codes starting with 921 are in the San Diego, CA area). Check out the excellent zipdecode website to see how partial zip codes map to areas of the country.
A pendeloque is a pear-shaped modification of the round brilliant cut used for diamonds and other gemstones. See also. Briolette; Cut (gems) References
A pend is distinct from a vennel or a close, as it has rooms directly above it, whereas vennels and closes tend not to be covered over and are typically passageways between separate buildings. However a 'close' also means a common entry to multi-dwelling tenement properties in Scotland.