Description:

The term 'pili' refers to flowers. It was notable for being an abstract noun in Old Common, despite the fact that its referent would seem fairly concrete. There wasn't an explanation givem for this, but it may belong to the class of nouns that Davidson said were originally verbs and obtained their gender phonologically, or it may not have had a reason at all.

Noun:

As a noun, 'pili' has essentially the same semantic space as the English words 'flower' or 'blossom'. The derived form 'pilisyn' typocally refers to the arising of things, and has a complimentary tone.

Verb:

As a verb, 'pili' is an intransitive pali verb meaning to blossom or flower with an absolutive thing flowing, usually a plant, but it can be applied metaphorically to animate things to talk about them developing in a complimentary way.

Modifier:

The modifier form 'pilis' means flowery, floral or beautifully decorated. Unlike English, the tone of this use in Common is positive and doesn't imply excess.