n, pl  pi*lei   :  the convex, concave, or flattened spore-bearing structure of some basidiomycetous fungi that is attached to the top of the stem and typically is expanded with gills or pores on the underside - called also cap  .
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  pal·sy  pi·lose  pi·lus  PLSS 
 
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