Lewis & Short

pălĕa, ae, f. [kindred with Sanscr. pala, stramen; cf.: pollen, pulvis, παλύνω],

  1. 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.
  2. II. Transf.
    1. A. Dross: palea aeris, Plin. 34, 13, 36, § 134.
    2. B. The wattles or gills of a cock, Varr. R. R. 3, 9, 5; Col. 8, 2, 9.
    3. C. Straw, Vulg. Judic. 19, 19; id. Isa. 11, 7.