pili

/pee-lee/US // piˈli //UK // (pɪˈliː) //

辣椒,髂骨,髂关节,辣椒素

Definitions

n.名词 noun

1
plural pi·lies.
- : a Philippine tree, Canarium ovatum, the edible seeds of which taste like a sweet almond.
- : Also called pili nut . the seed of this tree.

To commemorate his safe landing he at once planted on the rock the pili grass he had brought with him.
On the contrary in speaking of the Canarium, Blanco states that it yields a resin called “pili-pitch.”
The roasted Pili nut alone has a very agreeable almond taste.
On Upolu the name of Pili has an early place among the doings of mortals and in the division of the lands.
When Pili was old and dying he called his children together and appointed them their places and employments.