palla

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noun (1)

pal·​la

ˈpalə

plural pallae

-ˌlē

also pallas

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

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variant spelling of pallah

palla

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noun

pa·​lla

ˈpäyə

plural -s

: an Incan princess

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Latin

Noun

Spanish, from Quechua

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Rhymes for palla

• calla
• gala
• salah
• valla
• valhalla
• walhalla