a very dark shade of purple.

(geography, historical) A German state of the Holy Roman Empire.

(neuroanatomy) Any of several nerves arising from the pterygopalatine ganglion and supplying the roof of the mouth, parts of the nose, and adjoining parts.

Alternative form of maxillopalatine.

(anatomy) Any of the arteries supplying the hard and soft palates.

(anatomy) Any of numerous small mucous glands in the palate opening into the mouth.

(anatomy) A thin fibrous lamella attached to the posterior part of the hard palate that supports the soft palate, includes the tendon of the tensor veli palatini, and supports the other muscles of the palate.

plural of county palatine

(historical) A county, usually a marchland, whose ruler was granted near-royal authority within its area while still owing allegiance to the realm's king or emperor.

(historical) The ruler of a county palatine.