Pileus
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The umbrella-shaped or cone-shaped cap that forms the top of a stalked fleshy fungus such as a mushroom.
“The pileus of the fly agaric is unmistakably red with white spots.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
pi·le·us
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Synonyms
cap
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Three vowels I, E, and U packed into six letters, the EUS ending is rare and worth probing
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Scrabble
Worth 8 points, useful for playing the awkward U tile, and PILEUS can hook an S for PILEUSES
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