palla

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A traditional Tuscan ball game played in the street.
noun
  1. A rectangular piece of cloth worn by ladies in Ancient Rome and fastened with brooches.
name
  1. A surname.

Word forms

palla pallae Pallas

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian palla (“ball”). Doublet of ball.

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