I. pila
plural of pilum
II. pi·la ˈpīlə noun
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: New Latin, from Latin pila ball — more at pile (hair)
: the type genus of the family Pilidae comprising apple snails with dextral shells
III. pi·la ˈpēlə noun
( -s )
Etymology: AmSpanish, from Spanish, basin, font, from Latin, pillar
: a communal fountain