hilar
/ˈhaɪ.lə(ɹ)/
hilar adjective: relating to or near a hilum. Also the clipping of hilarious.
Adjective
hilar (comparative more hilar, superlative most hilar)
- Relating to or near a hilum.
Also used as
hilar is also the clipping of hilarious.
Synonyms of hilar
Forms of hilar
| comparative | more hilar |
|---|---|
| superlative | most hilar |
| alternative form | hilair |
| alternative form | hilare |
Origin of hilar
From hilum + -ar.
Clipping of hilarious
Words formed from hilar
Phrases with hilar
Questions about hilar
- What does hilar mean?
- Hilar means relating to or near a hilum.
- What part of speech is hilar?
- Hilar is an adjective.
- How do you pronounce hilar?
- Hilar is pronounced /ˈhaɪ.lə(ɹ)/.
Words near hilar in the dictionary
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