palla

[ pal-uh ]

noun,plural pal·lae [pal-ee]. /ˈpæl i/.
  1. a voluminous square of cloth draped around the body as a mantle or wrap, worn by women of ancient Rome.

Origin of palla

1
Borrowed into English from Latin around 1700–10

Words Nearby palla

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How to use palla in a sentence

  • The palla or ball, which crowns the whole, was added by Andrea Verrocchio.

    The Story of Florence | Edmund G. Gardner
  • In no other action during the campaign, if we except palla, did the success of our arms stand so long in doubt.

    The Unveiling of Lhasa | Edmund Candler
  • That very night Colonel Brander detailed the troops that were to take palla by assault at dawn.

    The Unveiling of Lhasa | Edmund Candler
  • During the night the Tibetans in the jong built a covered way extending about half the distance between the jong and palla.

    The Unveiling of Lhasa | Edmund Candler
  • A minute afterwards, and palla was alarmed and firing furiously all round, and even up in the air.

    The Unveiling of Lhasa | Edmund Candler