Definition of PILEUM

pileum

Plural: pilea

Noun

  • The cap or crown on the top of a bird's head.
  • The top of a bird's head, from the base of the bill to the nape.

Examples

  • My opponent found PILEUM, scoring big with a rare scientific term in Scrabble.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin pileum.

Scrabble Score: 10

pileum: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
pileum: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pileum: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

pileum: valid Words With Friends Word