PIL
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Etymology 1
From late , from .
Etymology
From pilulle 'pill', from pilula, the diminutive of pila 'ball'
Noun
- A pill a (usually ball-)shaped, coated portion of a drug to be taken orally
- (with definite article: de pil) 'The' contraceptive pill
- An analogous ball-shaped object
- An expert in pill use:
- A pharmacist
- An MD
- (military) A med student
- A thick sandwich
- A hard kick on a balk or other object
- A hard knock, bitter experience
Noun
- arrow (projectile)
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