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pallia
6 letters · 4 distinct letters
A form of pallium.
- noun
the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum
- noun
(zoology) a protective layer of epidermis in mollusks or brachiopods that secretes a substance forming the shell
- noun
(Roman Catholic Church) vestment consisting of a band encircling the shoulders with two lappets hanging in front and back
- noun
cloak or mantle worn by men in ancient Rome
Word history
History of pallium
Borrowed from Latin pallium (“a cloak”).
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