PILOUS

pi·lous

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pahy-luh s]
- /ˈpaɪ ləs/
- /ˈpaɪ.ləs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pahy-luh s]
- /ˈpaɪ ləs/

Definitions of pilous word

abbreviation PILOUS pilose. 1
abbreviation PILOUS pilose 0

See all 2 definitions of pilous

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Origin of pilous

First appearance:

before 1650

One of the 45% oldest English words

From the Latin word pilōsus, dating back to 1650-60. See pilose, -ous

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Parts of speech for Pilous

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Pilous

pilous popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for pilous

adj pilous

furry — consisting of or resembling fur: a deep, furry rug in front of the fireplace; the furry undergrowth of the forest.

adjective pilous

whiskered — having, wearing, or covered with whiskers.

All 2 Synonyms of pilous