pilous

[ pahy-luhs ]

adjective

1. pilose.

pilous

/ ˈpaɪləs /

adjective

1. a variant of pilose

Word History and Origins

Origin of pilous¹

From the Latin word pilōsus, dating back to 1650–60. See pilose, -ous

Example Sentences

I can not imagine that he will ever become a pilous adult, with harvests for the razor on that downy chin.

From Project Gutenberg

The pilous or hairy system was, in the cases recorded by me, uniformly black.

From Project Gutenberg

He'd begin with his gray spot and run the whole gamut of his pilous degradation.

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