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Pallium

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.

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Cloak 76% connected

A loose outer garment, extending from the neck downwards, and commonly without sleeves. It is longer than a cape, and is worn both by men and by wome…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Cuticle 76% connected

The scarfskin or epidermis. See Skin.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Epidermis 76% connected

The outer, nonsensitive layer of the skin; cuticle; scarfskin. See Dermis.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Vestment 76% connected

A covering or garment; some part of clothing or dress

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Derivationally related 2

Cortical 74% connected

Belonging to, or consisting of, bark or rind; resembling bark or rind; external; outer; superficial; as, the cortical substance of the kidney.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Cortical 74% connected

Belonging to, or consisting of, bark or rind; resembling bark or rind; external; outer; superficial; as, the cortical substance of the kidney.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Containing whole 1

Cerebrum 70% connected

The anterior, and in man the larger, division of the brain; the seat of the reasoning faculties and the will. See Brain.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a containing group, substance or whole.

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Cortex 92% connected

Bark, as of a tree; hence, an outer covering.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Mantle 92% connected

A loose garment to be worn over other garments; an enveloping robe; a cloak. Hence, figuratively, a covering or concealing envelope.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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