palette
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.pal·ette
noun \ˈpa-lət\Definition of PALETTE
1
: a thin oval or rectangular board or tablet that a painter holds and mixes pigments on
2
a : the set of colors put on the palette b (1) : a particular range, quality, or use of color (2) : a comparable range, quality, or use of available elements <a rich palette of tones and timbres> <a palette of flavors>
See Origin of PALETTE
French, from Middle French, diminutive of pale spade, from Latin pala; probably akin to Latin pangere to fix — more at pact
First Known Use: 1622
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