pileum

[ pahy-lee-uhm, pil-ee- ]

noun

, plural pi·le·a [pahy, -lee-, uh, pil, -ee-, uh].

1. the top of the head of a bird, from the base of the bill to the nape.

pileum

/ ˈpaɪlɪəm; ˈpɪl- /

noun

1. the top of a bird's head from the base of the bill to the occiput

Word History and Origins

Origin of pileum¹

1870–75; < New Latin, special use of Latin pīleum, variant of pīleus skullcap

Word History and Origins

Origin of pileum¹

C19: New Latin, from Latin pileus

Example Sentences

The pileum placed on the head of the new master of arts in the xv?

From Project Gutenberg

Cf. Haec mera libertas, hoc nobis pilea donant; and servos ad pileum vocare (Livy).

From Project Gutenberg