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pile (3)

pile [ pīl ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. looped fabric surface: the surface of a carpet or of a fabric such as velvet that is formed of short, sometimes cut, loops of fiber

2. fur: the fine soft fur or hair of an animal

[Mid-16th century. Probably via Anglo-Norman peile< Latin pilus "hair"]
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