PILEUS Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word pileus. (close relations)
Definition of PILEUS
pileous
Best Alternative Words for PILEUS
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cap | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a tight-fitting headdress • a top (as for a bottle) • a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive • something serving as a cover or protection • a fruiting structure resembling an umbrella or a cone that forms the top of a stalked fleshy fungus such as a mushroom • a protective covering that is part of a plant • an upper limit on what is allowed • (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth • the upper part of a column that supports the entablature verb • lie at the top of • restrict the number or amount of | ||||||||
beanie | nounn | |||||||
noun • a small skullcap; formerly worn by schoolboys and college freshmen | ||||||||
beret | nounn | |||||||
noun • a cap with no brim or bill; made of soft cloth | ||||||||
bonnet | nounn | |||||||
noun • a hat tied under the chin • protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine verb • dress in a bonnet | ||||||||
chapeau | nounn | |||||||
noun • headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim | ||||||||
hat | nounn | |||||||
noun • headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim • an informal term for a person's role verb • put on or wear a hat • furnish with a hat | ||||||||
headgear | nounn | |||||||
noun • clothing for the head • the hoist at the pithead of a mine • stable gear consisting of any part of a harness that fits about the horse's head | ||||||||
crown | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the part of a tooth above the gum that is covered with enamel • the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy • a wreath or garland worn on the head to signify victory • an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty • the part of a hat (the vertex) that covers the crown of the head • an English coin worth 5 shillings • the upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant • the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill) • the award given to the champion • the top of the head • (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth • the center of a cambered road verb • invest with regal power; enthrone • be the culminating event • form the topmost part of • put an enamel cover on |