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What is another word for Pileate?

Pronunciation: [pˈɪliːt] (IPA)

Pileate is an unusual word that refers to a flat or depressed surface on an object. Synonyms for the word are therefore quite specific and include terms such as concave, dented, hollowed, indented, and recessed. Although not commonly used in everyday language, the word pileate does appear in scientific or technical disciplines such as architecture, archeology, and biology. In these fields, the word is used to describe the shape or structure of a particular object, such as a mushroom or an insect. Despite its limited usage, synonyms for pileate are important for precise communication and enhancing understanding of technical information.
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The Discomycetes are of two kinds, the Pileate and the cup-shaped.
"Fungi: Their Nature and Uses"
Mordecai Cubitt Cooke
In the Pileate forms, the stroma is fleshy and highly developed; in the cup-shaped, it is reduced to the external cells of the cup which enclose the hymenium.
"Fungi: Their Nature and Uses"
Mordecai Cubitt Cooke

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