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pileous

American  
[pahy-lee-uhs, pil-ee-] / ˈpaɪ li əs, ˈpɪl i- /

adjective

  1. hairy or furry.

pileous British  
/ ˈpaɪlɪəs, ˈpɪl- /

adjective

  1. hairy

  2. of or relating to hair

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Etymology

Origin of pileous

First recorded in 1835–45; pile 3 + -ous

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