"Pileus" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Pileus" Meaning

The Pileus (or Pilus) is a vertical fold of cloud that forms when a cumulus or altocumulus cloud becomes dense and towering. It is typically a sign of an updraft and can indicate the presence of a thunderstorm.

"Pileus" Examples

Usage Examples: Pileus

1. AstronomyA pileus is the rounded or flattened diurnal cloud that often forms at the base of a thunderstorm, round and dense or platelike, a few hundred feet thick. It is a feature of cumulonimbus clouds.##

2. FashionThe pileus garment was a cap worn by the ancient Greeks and Romans as a form ofzialtic cover on the head. It was usually worn as a sign of office, social standing, as well as a correction to people who were balding.###

3. BiologyA "pileus" is the cap or covering of mycelium on the opening of a fungus fruiting body such as the partial slastic fungus. #### 4. Military HistoryIn military history, a pileus was the hat worn by Roman slaves.#### 5. General UsagePileus is also used in medical settings to refer to a skull stud, which is a medical device placed in a patient's skull after surgery.