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pal·la | \ ˈpalə \
plural pallae\ -ˌlē \ also pallas
Definition of palla
(Entry 1 of 3)
1 : a loose outer garment formed by wrapping or draping a large square of cloth and worn by women of ancient Rome — compare pallium sense 1a
2 : pall sense 3a
palla
Definition of palla (Entry 2 of 3)
variant spelling of pallah
palla
nounpa·lla | \ ˈpäyə \
plural -s
Definition of palla (Entry 3 of 3)
: an Incan princess
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