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pallium

noun

cloak or mantle worn by men in ancient Rome

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Word length
7
Starts with
P
Ends with
M
Contains
AL
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
A2

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ˈpalɪəm

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noun

  1. cloak or mantle worn by men in ancient Rome

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  1. (Roman Catholic Church) vestment consisting of a band encircling the shoulders with two lappets hanging in front and back

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