pilei

Meanings

• noun

  A type of headgear worn in ancient Rome, resembling a pileus but with a narrower brim and a projecting tassel.

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Synonyms

cap cloud , scarf cloud , crown

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Variants

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cap , pilei , pileus

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Etymology

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From Latin pileus, meaning 'hat' or 'cap'.

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Trivia

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1. The pileus was also the cap of Jupiter and was used in various religious rituals.

2. The pileus was made from felt or wool and was often painted with red or black stripes.

3. The pileus was also a symbol of the god Liber and was worn during his festivals.

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Related Concepts

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1. pileus: An ancient Roman hat with a wide brim and a conical crown.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, the pileus was a symbol of freedom, worn by freed slaves. It was also worn by priests and rural workers. In literature, the pileus appears in Virgil's Aeneid and Ovid's Metamorphoses.

How to Memorize "pilei"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an ancient Roman wearing a pileus, a hat with a narrow brim and a projecting tassel.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pileus' with ancient Rome and the symbol of freedom.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'pileus' is the Latin word for 'hat' or 'cap'.

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