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- [pil-yool]
- /ˈpɪl yul/
- /ˈpɪ.ljuːl/
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- [pil-yool]
- /ˈpɪl yul/
Definitions of pilule word
- noun pilule a small pill (contrasted with bolus). 1
- noun pilule a small pill 0
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Origin of pilule
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
From the Latin word pilula, dating back to 1535-45. See pile4, -ule
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Parts of speech for Pilule
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pilule popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% 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.
pilule usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pilule
noun pilule
- bolus — a small round soft mass, esp of chewed food
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