pileus

Meanings

• noun

  A pileus is a type of ancient Roman hat with a broad, flat crown and a small brim.

• noun

  In mycology, a pileus is the cap or upper part of a mushroom or toadstool.

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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, a hat or cap.

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Trivia

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1. The pileus hat was also worn by the god Jupiter and by the god Mercury.

2. In some myths, the god Mercury was said to have given pileus hats to travelers to help them go unnoticed and stay safe.

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Related Concepts

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1. tochaterium: A type of pileus hat worn by Roman priests of Mithras.

2. pileus silvaticus: A type of pileus hat made of leaves or moss, worn by ancient Roman soldiers in the field.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, pileus hats were often worn by freed slaves and by priests of certain deities. In literature, the pileus hat is a symbol of freedom and liberation.

How to Memorize "pileus"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a broad, flat hat with a small brim, like an ancient Roman freedom hat.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pileus' with the image of an ancient Roman hat or the cap of a mushroom.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Pileus: Proudly I Live, Underneath the Sun' to remember the meaning of the word.

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