It's possible you're thinking of a similar word, or perhaps a misspelling. Here are some possibilities:
* "Pellier": This is a surname of French origin, possibly related to the profession of "pellier" (furrier).
* "Pelé": This is a word referring to a type of skin or pelt.
* "Pilier": This means "pillar" or "column."
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