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pileate

adjective
pi·le·ate | \ˈpīlēə̇t, ˈpil-, -ēˌāt\
variants: or pileated \-ēˌātə̇d \

Definition of pileate 

: having a pileus specifically : having a crest covering the pileum

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First Known Use of pileate

circa 1728, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for pileate

Latin pilleatus, pileatus, from pilleus, pileus felt cap + -atus -ate (hair)

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The first known use of pileate was circa 1728

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