palais

noun

pa·​lais
(ˈ)pa¦lā
plural palais
-ā(z)
also palaises
-āz
: palace
used especially of a French public building (as a courthouse) or official residence

Word History

Etymology

French, from Latin palatium

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“Palais.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palais. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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