pallium

noun
pal·​li·​um | \ ˈpa-lē-əm How to pronounce pallium (audio) \
plural pallia\ ˈpa-​lē-​ə How to pronounce pallia (audio) \ or palliums

Definition of pallium

1a : a white woolen band with pendants in front and back worn over the chasuble by a pope or archbishop as a symbol of full episcopal authority
b : a draped rectangular cloth worn as a cloak by men of ancient Greece and Rome

2 [ New Latin, from Latin, cloak ]

b(1) : the mantle of a mollusk or brachiopod
(2) : the mantle of a bird

Examples of pallium in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The pallium, fabric worn around the neck, is considered sacred and often worn during services of grave importance. Jessica Andrews, Teen Vogue, "We Interviewed 5 Cultural Appropriators at Coachella 2018," 20 Apr. 2018

First Known Use of pallium

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

History and Etymology for pallium

Middle English, from Latin

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pallium

noun
pal·​li·​um | \ ˈpal-ē-əm How to pronounce pallium (audio) \
plural pallia\ -​ē-​ə How to pronounce pallia (audio) \ or palliums

Medical Definition of pallium