2. (Bot.)
Defn: The expanded upper portion of many of the fungi. See Mushroom.
3. (Zoöl.)
Defn: The top of the head of a bird, from the bill to the nape.
PILEWORM
Pile"worm`, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: The teredo.
PILE-WORN
Pile"-worn`, a.
Defn: Having the pile worn off; threadbare.
PILEWORT
Pile"wort`, n. (Bot.)
Defn: A plant (Ranunculus Ficaria of Linnæus) whose tuberous roots have been used in poultices as a specific for the piles. Forsyth.