(idiomatic) To appear small or unimportant in relation to something else.

(heraldry) Perpendicularly to the horizontal plane, vertically, longitudinally, meridianally.

A species of tiger swallowtail native to western North American, Papilio eurymedon, with the wings a much paler yellow (sometimes white).

To seem insignificant by comparison to something much more important.

(historical) The town of Calais and its surroundings under English rule, from 1347 to 1558. / (historical) The parts of Ireland under English jurisdiction.

plural of pale ale

(alcoholic beverages) A beer that uses a warm fermentation and predominantly pale malt, resulting in a lighter colour.

plural of pale swallowtail

(simile) Very pale.

Impatiens pallida, native to eastern North America.