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  1. 1. n. A large, square, woolen cloak which enveloped the whole person, worn by the Greeks and by certain Romans. It is the Roman name of a Greek garment. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. A band of white wool, worn on the shoulders, with four purple crosses worked on it; a pall. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. The mantle of a bivalve. See Mantle. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. The mantle of a bird. Source: opted
  5. 5. n. the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum Source: wordnet
  6. 6. n. (zoology) a protective layer of epidermis in mollusks or brachiopods that secretes a substance forming the shell Source: wordnet
  7. 7. n. (Roman Catholic Church) vestment consisting of a band encircling the shoulders with two lappets hanging in front and back Source: wordnet
  8. 8. n. cloak or mantle worn by men in ancient Rome Source: wordnet
  9. 9. 1. (Anc. Costume) A large, square, woolen cloak which enveloped the whole person, worn by the Greeks and by certain Romans. It is the Roman name of a Greek garment. 2. (R.C.Ch.) A band of white wool, worn on the shoulders, with four purple crosses worked on it; a pall. Note: The wool is obtained from two lambs brought to the basilica of St. Agnes, Rome, and blessed. It is worn by the pope, and sent to patriarchs, primates, and archbishops, as a sign that they share in the plenitude of the episcopal office. Befoer it is sent, the pallium is laid on the tomb of St. Peter, where it remains all night. 3. (Zoöl.) (a) The mantle of a bivalve. See Mantle. (b) The mantle of a bird. Source: webster
  10. 10. A large, square, woolen cloak which enveloped the whole person,worn by the Greeks and by certain Romans. It is the Roman name of aGreek garment. Source: adambom
  11. 11. n. (Roman Catholic Church) vestment consisting of a band encircling the shoulders with two lappets hanging in front and back n. cloak or mantle worn by men in ancient Rome Source: ecdict

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