English Explanatory Dictionary

pallor

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Unnatural paleness, especially as a sign of sickness or distress.

Pronunciation

/ˈpælɚ/ /ˈpælə/ en-us-pallor.ogg

Word forms

pallor pallors pallour

Etymology

From Middle English pallour, from Old French palor (“paleness, pallor”), from Latin pallor, from palleō (“to look pale, blanch”).

Synonyms

pallidity wanness
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