pilus

Latin

noun
Definitions
  • (anatomy) A hair.
  • (figuratively) An insignificant amount; iota; least amount

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *pil- (one string of hair, string of hair, strand of hair, strand).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*pil-

Gloss

one string of hair, string of hair, strand of hair, strand

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