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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A vertical pillar along the inner septal margin of a coral.
2. 2
   A small plain (compared to mare) on the surface of a planet or satellite.
3. 3
   Any of the ranks in the hierarchy of gladiators. historical
4. 4
   Synonym of Palouse (“tribe”). plural, plural-only

Synonyms

All synonyms

palouse

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Latin pālus (“stake, post”). Doublet of pole, peel, and pale.

Etymology 2

From Latin palūs (“marsh, swamp”).

Etymology 3

Latin [Term?]

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