PILEUM


Meaning of PILEUM in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpī-lē-əm ]

noun

( plural pi·lea -lē-ə)

Etymology: New Latin, from Latin pileus, pileum felt cap; akin to Greek pilos felt

Date: 1874

: the top of the head of a bird from the bill to the nape

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