pileated
adjectiveHow to pronounce pileated:
Definition of pileated:
- pileated (adjective):
- having a crest covering the pileum see also pileated woodpecker
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The double consonant rule in English, affecting words like 'sitting', can indicate a short vowel sound and affect syllable division.
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