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Definition of Palolo
1. n. A polystome worm (Palolo viridis) that burrows in the coral reefs of certain of the Pacific Islands. A little before the last quarter of the moon in October and November, they swarm in vast numbers at the surface of the sea for breeding, and are gathered and highly esteemed as food by the natives. An allied species inhabits the tropical Atlantic and swarms in June or July.
Definition of Palolo
1. an edible sea-worm [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Palolo
Literary usage of Palolo
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Journal of the Polynesian Society by Polynesian Society (N.Z.) (1897)
"palolo as possible. Some were in canoes, some swimming, others wading on the
reef; whilst many again were to he seen watching keenly along the shore-fringe ..."
2. The Journal of the Polynesian Society by Polynesian Society (N.Z.) (1897)
"palolo as possible. Some were in canoes, some swimming, others wailing on the
reef; whilst many again were to be seen watching keenly along the shore-fringe ..."
3. The American Naturalist by American Society of Naturalists, Essex Institute (1903)
"The discovery of the origin of the " palolo " was made independently by Kramer
and Friedlaender, although the latter was the first to publish an account of ..."
4. The Encyclopedia Americana: A Library of Universal Knowledge (1919)
"... 102 killed and 128 wounded. Consult Howard, 'General Taylor' (1892) ;
Bancroft, 'History of Mexico,' (Vol. V). palolo, an annelid (of the genus Eunice ..."
5. Annual Record of Science and Industry for 1871-78 by Spencer Fullerton Baird (1876)
"THE palolo WORM. Among the most remarkable zoological phenomena of the Pacific
Ocean may be mentioned the periodical annual occurrence at a regular date, ..."
6. Links in My Life on Land and Sea by James William Gambier (1907)
"... Selwyn of New Zealand— Faith in his own theories—Threatened duel ends amicably—
Loyalty islanders—Unceremonious exit from the frigate—The palolo : its ..."
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