Pallone

//pəˈləʊni// name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A traditional Italian game played with a large leather ball. uncountable

    "“Go and play pallone.” “I am a married man,” he answered, without raising his head. “I do not play games any more.”"

  2. 2
    an Italian game similar to tennis wordnet
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname.

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"“Go and play pallone.” “I am a married man,” he answered, without raising his head. “I do not play games any more.”"

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian pallone (“large ball”), from palla (“ball”). Doublet of balloon.

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