pilule

[ pil-yool ]
/ ˈpɪl yul /

noun

a small pill (contrasted with bolus).

Origin of pilule

From the Latin word pilula, dating back to 1535–45. See pile4, -ule

British Dictionary definitions for pilule

pilule
/ (ˈpɪljuːl) /

noun

a small pill

Derived forms of pilule

pilular, adjective

Word Origin for pilule

C16: via French from Latin pilula little ball, from pila ball

Medical definitions for pilule

pilule
[ pĭlyōōl ]

n.

A small pill or pellet.