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pallium

/pəˈliəm/ noun · British & US
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What does pallium mean?

noun

A cloak or mantle, especially one worn by a Roman magistrate or a bishop. In modern times, a pallium is a symbol of the authority of a bishop.

Example

"The bishop wore a pallium over his robes to signify his high office."

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