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Definition of palar

palar

/ˈpeɪ.lər/
pa · lar
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palar Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major river in southern India that originates in the Nandi Hills of Karnataka and flows through Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu into the Bay of Bengal.

• adjective

1

Relating to or resembling a pale or stake.

Example

"The palar fence posts were driven deeply into the ground to secure the boundary."

2

Relating to a pala, specifically the modified, spade-like foretarsus found in certain aquatic insects such as water boatmen.

Example

"The entomologist examined the palar pegs on the forelegs of the insect under a microscope to identify its exact species."

• Rhymes for palar

• Nearby Words

palace
palacsinta
paladin
palar
palatability
palatable
palatably

Word Origin & Etymology

The adjective derives from the Latin 'palus' (stake) or 'pala' (spade) combined with the suffix '-ar'. The proper noun for the Indian river comes from the Tamil/Dravidian word 'Palar', meaning 'milk river'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Palar. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/palar
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