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

Pilule Pet promises to eradicate that unease, though I had my doubts.

From The Verge

None of his inventions blur the line between art and product quite like the Pilule Pet.

From The Verge

That never happened, because as I soon found out, it takes about a week for the Pilule Pet to take effect.

From The Verge

Pilule, pil′ūl, n. a little pill—also Pil′ula.—adj.

From Project Gutenberg

The pilule has to be matured, given a proper consistency.

From Project Gutenberg

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