Definition of palace
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: the official residence of a chief of state (such as a monarch or a president)
b
chiefly British
: the official residence of an archbishop or bishop
2a
: a large stately house
b
: a large public building
c
: a highly decorated place for public amusement or refreshment
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palace
adjectiveDefinition of palace (Entry 2 of 2)
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The first known use of palace was in the 13th century
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