pilus

Dictionary entries

• pilus, pili:

  Masculine · Noun · 2nd declension

  Frequency:

  Uncommon

  Dictionary:

  Oxford Latin Dictionary (OLD)

  Field:

  Military

  = "chief"; [primipilus/primi pili centurio => first/primary centurion of legion];; hair; bit/whit (thing of minimal size/value); hair shirt/garment (pl.) (L+S);

  Entry →

  nom. sg.