(n) low stingless nettle of Central and South America having velvety brownish-green toothed leaves and clusters of small green flowers, Syn. panamiga, Pilea involucrata, panamica
(n) a plants of the genus Pilea having drooping green flower clusters and smooth translucent stems and leaves, Syn. Pilea pumilla, dead nettle, clearweed
{ } a. [ L. pileatus, fr. pileus a felt cap or hat. ] 1. Having the form of a cap for the head. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Zool.) Having a crest covering the pileus, or whole top of the head. [ 1913 Webster ]
Pileated woodpecker (Zool.), a large American woodpecker (Ceophloeus pileatus). It is black, with a bright red pointed crest. Called also logcock, and woodcock. [ 1913 Webster ]