The term 'palatal PENDANT' is a combination of two words, 'palatal' and 'PENDANT'. Palatal refers to the roof of the mouth, while PENDANT is an ornament or piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain or cord. The crossword solution for this term is 'UVULA', which is a small fleshy projection at the back of the throat. It is part of the soft palate, which is the muscular area at the back of the mouth that separates the oral cavity from the nasal cavity.