Meaning of the word pallium in English
What does pallium mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
pallium
US /ˈpæl.i.əm/
UK /ˈpæl.i.əm/
Noun
1.
a cloak or mantle worn by ancient Greeks and Romans.
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The philosopher was depicted wearing a traditional pallium.
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The museum displayed an ancient Roman pallium.
2.
a band of white wool, worn over the shoulders, with six black crosses, bestowed by the Pope on archbishops as a symbol of their jurisdiction.
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The new archbishop received his pallium from the Pope.
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The pallium symbolizes the archbishop's authority.
3.
the cerebral cortex, or the grey matter covering the cerebral hemispheres.
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Damage to the pallium can result in cognitive impairments.
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The study focused on the development of the mammalian pallium.