pili
1 Americannoun
plural
pilies-
a Philippine tree, Canarium ovatum, the edible seeds of which taste like a sweet almond.
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Also called pili nut. the seed of this tree.
noun
noun
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a burseraceous Philippine tree, Canarium ovatum, with edible seeds resembling almonds
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Also called: pili nut. the seed of this tree
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of pili1
From Tagalog
Origin of pili-3
Combining form representing Latin pilus; -i-
Example Sentences
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Pili had bought the copy with her own money at a yard sale.
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The paper was frayed and nearly falling apart because every night, without fail, Pili would read to her little brother.
From Literature
“I promise, Danny,” Pili told him.
From Literature
But a few days after making that promise, Danny was placed in the care of a family called the Finnegans while Pili stayed at the group home.
From Literature
A few days later, Danny received the news that Pili was gone.
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