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Webster 1913 Edition


Pilous

Pil′ous

,
Adj.
See
Pilose
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Pilous

PI'LOUS

,
Adj.
[L. pilosus, from pilus, hair.] Hairy. A pilose leaf, in botany, is one covered with long distinct hairs. A pilose receptacle has hairs between the florets.

Definition 2024


pilous

pilous

English

Adjective

pilous (comparative more pilous, superlative most pilous)

  1. Covered with fine hair; pilose.