pileum

noun

pi·​le·​um ˈpī-lē-əm How to pronounce pileum (audio)
plural pilea ˈpī-lē-ə How to pronounce pileum (audio)
: the top of the head of a bird from the bill to the nape

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Latin pilleus, pīleus, pilleum, pīleum "felt cap" — more at pileus

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pileum was in 1874

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Cite this Entry

“Pileum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pileum. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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