I.chaff, Varr. R. R. 1, 50 fin.: “surgentem ad Zephyrum paleae jactantur inanes,” Verg. G. 3, 134; Plin. 18, 30, 72, § 297; Col. 2, 9, 15; 6, 2, 3; 7, 3, 22 al.; Vulg. Matt. 3, 12.—
II. Transf.
A. Dross: “palea aeris,” Plin. 34, 13, 36, § 134. —
B. The wattles or gills of a cock, Varr. R. R. 3, 9, 5; Col. 8, 2, 9.—
C. Straw, Vulg. Judic. 19, 19; id. Isa. 11, 7.