Palus

From Latin pālus ("stake, post").

Full definition of palus

Noun

1. (marine biology) A vertical pillar along the inner septal margin of a coral.

Derived terms

• palar
• paliform

From Latin palūs ("marsh, swamp"), from Ancient Greek πηλός (pelos, "mud, earth, clay").

Noun

1. (planetology) A small plain (compared to mare) on the surface of a planet or satellite.

Anagrams

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