Masculine

capillus

  1. (declension-2, masculine) a single hair
  2. (declension-2, masculine) hair (plurally)
  3. (declension-2, masculine) a head of hair: locks, tresses

Pronounced as (IPA)
[kaˈpɪl.lʊs]
Etymology

Apparently some diminutive form from the root of caput (“head”). May be cognate with Persian کوپله (kuple, “hair of head”) or Persian کوبله (kôbale).

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