Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Palea.
Palea - as a noun
The interior chaff or husk of grasses.
One of the chaffy scales or bractlets growing on the receptacle of many compound flowers, such as the sunflower.
A pendulous process of the skin on the throat of a bird, as in the turkey; a dewlap.
Example Sentences
"The palea is one of the two bracts enclosing the floret in a grass spikelet."
"The palea helps protect the developing seed in the grass spikelet."
"The palea is often slightly longer than the lemma in grasses."
"Some grass species have paleas with a hairy texture."
"The palea can be easily detached from the lemma in some grasses."
Word Game Points
Is PALEA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, palea is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PALEA has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is PALEA a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, palea is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPALEA has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is PALEA a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, palea is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPALEA has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
