pilule

[ pil-yool ]

noun

1. a small pill ( bolus ).

pilule

/ ˈpɪljuːl /

noun

1. a small pill

Derived Forms

• ˈpilular, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pilule¹

From the Latin word pilula, dating back to 1535–45. See pile ⁴, -ule

Word History and Origins

Origin of pilule¹

C16: via French from Latin pilula little ball, from pila ball

Example Sentences

So that conjuror's passion-flower to which I have likened this case all but folded itself up into its original pilule again.

From Project Gutenberg

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