pili

¹

[ pee-lee ]

noun

, plural pi·lies.

1. a Philippine tree, Canarium ovatum, the edible seeds of which taste like a sweet almond.
2. Also called pili nut. the seed of this tree.

pili

²

[ pahy-lahy ]

noun

1. Biology. plural of pilus.

pili-

³

1. a combining form meaning “hair,” used in the formation of compound words:

   piliform.

pili

¹

/ ˈpaɪlɪ /

plural noun

1. bacteriol short curled hairlike processes on the surface of certain bacteria that are involved in conjugation and the attachment of the bacteria to other cells

pili

²

/ pɪˈliː /

noun

1. a burseraceous Philippine tree, Canarium ovatum, with edible seeds resembling almonds
2. Also calledpili nut the seed of this tree

Word History and Origins

Origin of pili¹

From Tagalog

Origin of pili²

Combining form representing Latin pilus; -i-

Word History and Origins

Origin of pili¹

C20: from Latin: hairs

Origin of pili²

from Tagalog

Example Sentences

To commemorate his safe landing he at once planted on the rock the pili grass he had brought with him.

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On the contrary in speaking of the Canarium, Blanco states that it yields a resin called “pili-pitch.”

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The roasted Pili nut alone has a very agreeable almond taste.

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On Upolu the name of Pili has an early place among the doings of mortals and in the division of the lands.

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When Pili was old and dying he called his children together and appointed them their places and employments.

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