pileum

[ pahy-lee-uhm, pil-ee- ]

noun

, plural pi·le·a [pahy, -lee-, uh, pil, -ee-, uh].

1. the top of the head of a bird, from the base of the bill to the nape.

pileum

/ ˈpaɪlɪəm; ˈpɪl- /

noun

1. the top of a bird's head from the base of the bill to the occiput

Word History and Origins

Origin of pileum¹

1870–75; < New Latin, special use of Latin pīleum, variant of pīleus skullcap

Word History and Origins

Origin of pileum¹

C19: New Latin, from Latin pileus