palace

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See also: Palace, and pałace

English

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Palatine Hill, Domus Augustana (palace of Caesar Augustus)

Etymology

From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Middle English, from (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Old French palais, which comes from (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Latin palātium, from Palātium, in reference to the Palatine Hill, one of the seven hills of Rome, where the aristocracy of the Roman Republic—and later, Roman emperors—built large, splendid residences. The name is ultimately either from (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Etruscan, the same source as Pales (Pales, the Italic goddess of shepherds, flocks and livestock), or Latin palus (stake; enclosure).

Pronunciation

Noun

palace (plural palaces)

  1. Official residence of a head of state or other dignitary, especially in a monarchical or imperial governmental system.
  2. A large and lavishly ornate residence.
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  3. A large, ornate public building used for entertainment or exhibitions.

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Verb

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  1. (archaic) To decorate or ornate.
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French

Etymology

From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] English palace.

Pronunciation

Noun

palace m (plural palaces)

  1. luxury hotel

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