pileus

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  1. noun Botany The umbrellalike fruiting structure forming the top of a stalked fleshy fungus, such as a mushroom; the cap.
  2. noun A brimless round skullcap worn by ancient Romans.
  3. noun See caul.

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  1. New Latin pīleus, from Latin, cap.

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  1. Latin pileus, also pileum, also pilleus, pilleum, a cap or brimless hat of felt, made to fit close, a felt skullcap. = Greek πῑλος, felt, a felt cap or hat, felt cloth, etc.
 

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/ˈpɪləəs/
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