How to spell and pronounce pileus

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pileus - noun; Level 6; origin: Latin; pronunciation: ˈpīlēəs, ˈpil-. the umbrella-shaped fruiting structure forming the top portion of many fungi, such as mushrooms; the cap.

pileus is in Level 6, Set 02 of the Spelling Bee Hive practice sets.

Where pileus appears: 2 competitions and 1 study list on record.

Orange County Spelling Bee: asked 1 time in 2026 - Round 11 (2026).

Scripps National Spelling Bee: asked 1 time in 2015 - Round 3 (2015).

Words of the Champions: listed 6 times in 2021–2026.

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