pial

[ pahy-uhl, pee- ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the pia mater.

Other Words From

• sub·pial adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pial¹

First recorded in 1885–90; pi(a mater) + -al ¹

Example Sentences

Many of them have attended pial schools, and can read and write to some extent.

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In the pial (platform at the entrance) a hole is made to pen fowls in.

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The hut is burnt down, and for three days she occupies a corner of the pial of her home.

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The pial, or raised platform, is the lounging place by day, where visitors are received.

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