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pilea

Pronunciation: /ˈpʌɪlɪə/
Definition of pilea

noun

  • a plant of the nettle family which lacks stinging hairs, native to warm regions and widely grown as an indoor plant.
    • Genus Pilea, family Urticaceae

Origin:

modern Latin, from Latin pileus 'felt cap'

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Definition of pilea in the US English dictionary
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