hilar

English

Etymology

A macaronic blend of Latin hīlum (trifle), + -ar.

Adjective

hilar (comparative more hilar, superlative most hilar)

  1. Relating to or near a hilum.

Derived terms


Spanish

Etymology

From Late Latin fīlāre, from Latin fīlum. Compare Portuguese fiar, Italian filare, French filer.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /iˈlaɾ/

Verb

hilar (first-person singular present hilo, first-person singular preterite hilé, past participle hilado)

  1. to spin (as with thread)
  2. to string together, put together (words, to make coherent sentences)

Conjugation

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