pili
1[ pee-lee ]
/ piˈli /
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noun, plural pi·lies.
a Philippine tree, Canarium ovatum, the edible seeds of which taste like a sweet almond.
Also called pili nut . the seed of this tree.
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Origin of pili
1From Tagalog
Other definitions for pili (2 of 3)
Other definitions for pili (3 of 3)
pili-
a combining form meaning “hair,” used in the formation of compound words: piliform.
Origin of pili-
Combining form representing Latin pilus;see -i-
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British Dictionary definitions for pili (1 of 2)
pili1
/ (pɪˈliː) /
noun plural -lis
a burseraceous Philippine tree, Canarium ovatum, with edible seeds resembling almonds
Also called: pili nut the seed of this tree
Word Origin for pili
from Tagalog
British Dictionary definitions for pili (2 of 2)
pili2
/ (ˈpaɪlɪ) /
pl n singular pilus (ˈpaɪləs)
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
Word Origin for pili
C20: from Latin: hairs
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