Definition of pallium

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • pallium is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • pallium is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • pallium is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 16

Definition of pallium


  • (zoology) a protective layer of epidermis in mollusks or brachiopods that secretes a substance forming the shell (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. mantle
  • the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. cerebral cortex
    2. cerebral mantle
    3. cortex
  • cloak or mantle worn by men in ancient Rome (noun)
  • (Roman Catholic Church) vestment consisting of a band encircling the shoulders with two lappets hanging in front and back (noun)

See definition of pallium in Merriam Webster