PILEUS


Meaning of PILEUS in English

[ 'pʌɪlɪəs ]

■ noun ( plural pilei -lɪʌɪ ) Botany the cap of a mushroom or toadstool.

Origin

C18: from L., lit. 'felt cap'.

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