1. (noun) cerebral cortex, cerebral mantle, pallium, cortex
the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum
Synonyms: pallium, cerebral cortex, mantle, lens cortex, cortex, cerebral mantle
2. (noun) mantle, pallium
(zoology) a protective layer of epidermis in mollusks or brachiopods that secretes a substance forming the shell
Synonyms: pallium, pall, cortex, mantle, mantel, cape, mantelpiece, cerebral mantle, curtain, mantlepiece, drape, cerebral cortex, chimneypiece, blanket, drapery
3. (noun) pallium
(Roman Catholic Church) vestment consisting of a band encircling the shoulders with two lappets hanging in front and back
Synonyms: cerebral cortex, mantle, cortex, cerebral mantle
4. (noun) pallium
cloak or mantle worn by men in ancient Rome
Synonyms: cerebral cortex, mantle, cortex, cerebral mantle
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