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Definition of pilea

pilea

/paɪˈliː.ə/
pi · le · a
Plural:pileas
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• noun

1

Any of a large genus (Pilea) of tropical and subtropical herbaceous plants in the nettle family (Urticaceae), widely cultivated as ornamental houseplants for their decorative, often coin-shaped or textured foliage.

Example

"She placed her potted pilea near the bright living room window so its round, glossy leaves would get plenty of indirect sunlight."

2

An ornamental plant of the genus Pilea bearing dense, branched clusters of tiny greenish, white, or pinkish flowers that forcefully eject clouds of pollen when mature, such as the artillery plant.

• Rhymes for pilea

• Nearby Words

pilaf
pilchard
pilcomayo
pilea
pileated woodpecker
pill
pillar

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pilea. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pilea
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