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pilule

[ pil-yool ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

pilule

/ ˈpɪljuːl /

Origin of pilule¹

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

Origin of pilule¹

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

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

April 20, 2024flabbergast

[flab-er-gast ]

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