1. of, relating to, or resembling a palla (a mantle or cloak worn in ancient Rome)
Usage: historical; formal
2. of or relating to the pallium or mantle of a mollusk
Usage: zoology

Examples

• The paleal garment was a common sight among Roman women of status.
• Paleal structures in bivalves are essential for respiration and feeding.
• The museum's collection included several paleal artifacts from the Roman period.