First Known Use: 1590
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pallid
adjective pal·lid \ˈpa-ləd\
: very pale in a way that suggests poor health
: dull and uninteresting
Full Definition of PALLID
1
: deficient in color : wan <a pallid countenance>
2
: lacking sparkle or liveliness : dull <a pallid entertainment>
— pal·lid·ly adverb
— pal·lid·ness noun
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Origin of PALLID
Latin pallidus — more at pale
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pallid
adjective pal·lid \ˈpa-ləd\
Definition of PALLID for Kids
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