[pel.let] n [ME pelote, fr. MF, fr. (assumed) VL pilota, dim. of L pila ball] (14c) 1: a usu. small rounded, spherical, or cylindrical body (as of food or medicine)
2: any of various projectiles fired from a weapon (as an air rifle) -- pel.let.al adj
[2]pellet vt (1597) 1: pelletize
2: to strike with pellets