plural of palatinate

(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.

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

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

plural of palatine tonsil

plural of palatine bone

(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 count palatine