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Definition of pilea in English: pileanounˈpʌɪlɪəˈpaɪliə A plant of the nettle family which lacks stinging hairs, native to warm regions and widely grown as an indoor plant. Genus Pilea, family Urticaceae Example sentencesExamples - The many species of Pilea (Aluminium Plant) grow best in an east window or a medium light intensity.
- A pilea is a tropical plant grown for its attractive foliage, which comes in several colorful varieties.
- The genus Pilea, a member of the family Urticaceae, contains over 200 species of herbaceous perennials and annuals found in the tropics except Australia.
Origin Modern Latin, from Latin pileus 'felt cap'. Definition of pilea in US English: pileanounˈpīlēəˈpaɪliə A plant of the nettle family which lacks stinging hairs, native to warm regions and widely grown as an indoor plant. Genus Pilea, family Urticaceae Example sentencesExamples - The many species of Pilea (Aluminium Plant) grow best in an east window or a medium light intensity.
- A pilea is a tropical plant grown for its attractive foliage, which comes in several colorful varieties.
- The genus Pilea, a member of the family Urticaceae, contains over 200 species of herbaceous perennials and annuals found in the tropics except Australia.
Origin Modern Latin, from Latin pileus ‘felt cap’. |