pileus


pi·le·us

noun \ˈpī-lē-əs\
plural pi·lei\-lē-ˌī\

Definition of PILEUS

1
[Latin] : a pointed or close-fitting cap worn by ancient Romans
2
: the convex, concave, or flattened spore-bearing structure of some basidiomycetes that is attached superiorly to the stem and typically is expanded with gills or pores on the underside —called also cap

Origin of PILEUS

New Latin, from Latin
First Known Use: 1715

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