Definition of "hila" [hila]

• Plural of hilum. (noun)

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• "Must agreez wid maus… joor kommint wuz berry hila.. hilli.. fullz ob teh funnziees"
• "Poquito á poco hila la vieja el copo (proverb): Little by little the old woman spins her distaff (Slow and sure wins the race)"
• "[5] _Unos en pos de otros á la hila_ -- lit. one behind the other in file."