pileus Antonyms
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Meaning of pileus
pileus (n)
a fruiting structure resembling an umbrella or a cone that forms the top of a stalked fleshy fungus such as a mushroom
pileus (n.)
A kind of skull cap of felt.
The expanded upper portion of many of the fungi. See Mushroom.
The top of the head of a bird, from the bill to the nape.
pileus Sentence Examples
- The mushroom's pileus, or cap, was a vibrant shade of crimson.
- The pileus of the Amanita pantherina was covered in distinctive white warts.
- The broad pileus of the Boletus edulis provided ample shelter for small insects.
- The hygrophanous pileus of the Mycena galericulata changed color with moisture.
- The pileus of the Cortinarius iodes was sticky and shiny, resembling a polished surface.
- The pileus of the Amanita muscaria resembled a miniature Christmas tree with its bright red cap and white warts.
- The Pileus of the Coprinus comatus was bell-shaped and adorned with delicate striations.
- The pileus of the Morchella esculenta had a honeycomb-like texture, making it highly prized for its culinary value.
- The pileus of the Lactarius deliciosus exuded a milky sap that was orange in color.
- The pileus of the Pluteus cervinus was small and brownish-gray, blending well with its woodland habitat.
FAQs About the word pileus
a fruiting structure resembling an umbrella or a cone that forms the top of a stalked fleshy fungus such as a mushroomA kind of skull cap of felt., The expanded
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The mushroom's pileus, or cap, was a vibrant shade of crimson.
The pileus of the Amanita pantherina was covered in distinctive white warts.
The broad pileus of the Boletus edulis provided ample shelter for small insects.
The hygrophanous pileus of the Mycena galericulata changed color with moisture.
