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- [pahy-lee-uh s, pil-ee-]
- /ˈpaɪ li əs, ˈpɪl i-/
- /pˈɪlɪəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pahy-lee-uh s, pil-ee-]
- /ˈpaɪ li əs, ˈpɪl i-/
Definitions of pileus word
- noun plural pileus Mycology. the horizontal portion of a mushroom, bearing gills, tubes, etc., on its underside; a cap. 1
- noun plural pileus Zoology. the umbrella or bell of a jellyfish. pileum. 1
- noun plural pileus Also called cap cloud, scarf cloud. Meteorology. a small, thin cloud just above or attached to a growing cumulus cloud. 1
- noun plural pileus a felt skullcap worn by the ancient Romans and Greeks. 1
- noun pileus the upper cap-shaped part of a mushroom or similar spore-producing body 0
- noun pileus a type of brimless cap worn in ancient Rome 0
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Origin of pileus
First appearance:
before 1750 One of the 47% newest English words
1750-60; < New Latin, special use of Latin pīleus skullcap; akin to Greek pîlos felt, felt cap
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Parts of speech for Pileus
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pileus popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
pileus usage trend in Literature
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