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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

palla

noun
pa·​lla | \ ˈpäyə \
plural -s

Definition of palla (Entry 3 of 3)

: an Incan princess

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History and Etymology for palla

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Latin

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Spanish, from Quechua

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“Palla.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palla. Accessed 26 Jun. 2022.

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