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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