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pili¹ Definition

pili (pē lē)

noun

  1. the edible nut, somewhat like an almond, of a SE Asian tree (Canarium ovatum) of the bursera family
  2. the tree itself

Etymology: Tagalog

pili² Definition

pili (lī′)

noun

pilus

pili Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

assembly: Description of Research Interests: Brief Description: Protein secretion, pili assembly, fish pathogens.

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