| pileated | 1. Having the form of a cap for the head. 2. <zoology> Having a crest covering the pileus, or whole top of the head. <zoology> Pileated woodpecker, a large American woodpecker (Ceophloeus pileatus). It is black, with a bright red pointed crest. Synonym: logcock, and woodcock. Origin: L. Pileatus, fr. Pileus a felt cap or hat. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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