Alternative form of Electorate of the Palatinate

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

(anatomy) The uvula in the mouth (as distinguished from uvulae elsewhere in the body).

(anatomy) Either of a pair of bones that are situated behind and between the maxillae, in humans are of extremely irregular form, and make up parts of the eye socket, the nasal cavity, and the hard palate.

plural of count palatine

(anatomy) One of the two tonsils that can be seen on the left and right sides at the back of the throat.

(historical) The ruler of a 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.

plural of county palatine

plural of palatine bone