pallia
 pallium的複數形


 pallia



 Pal·li·um n.; pl. L. Pallia E. Palliums
 1. Anc. Costume A large, square, woolen cloak which enveloped the whole person, worn by the Greeks and by certain Romans.  It is the Roman name of a Greek garment.
 2. R. C. Ch. A band of white wool, worn on the shoulders, with four purple crosses worked on it; a pall.
 Note: ☞ The wool is obtained from two lambs brought to the basilica of St. Agnes, Rome, and blessed.  It is worn by the pope, and sent to patriarchs, primates, and archbishops, as a sign that they share in the plenitude of the episcopal office.  Before it is sent, the pallium is laid on the tomb of St. Peter, where it remains all night.
 3. Zool. (a) The mantle of a bivalve. See Mantle.  (b) The mantle of a bird.

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 pallium
      n 1: the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the gray matter) forming
           the cortex of the cerebrum [syn: cerebral cortex, {cerebral
           mantle, cortex]
      2: (zoology) a protective layer of epidermis in mollusks or
         brachiopods that secretes a substance forming the shell
         [syn: mantle]
      3: (Roman Catholic Church) vestment consisting of a band
         encircling the shoulders with two lappets hanging in front
         and back
      4: cloak or mantle worn by men in ancient Rome
      [also: pallia (pl)]


 pallia
      See pallium