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pallor

/ˈpæl.ər/
pal · lor
Adverb:pallidly
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Plural:pallors
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Adjective:pallid
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pallor Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An unhealthy or unnatural paleness of the skin, especially of the face, caused by illness, fear, emotional shock, or exhaustion.

Example

"The sudden shock of the news left a ghostly pallor on his face."

2

A dull, wan, or colorless quality in light, a landscape, or an atmosphere.

Example

"A cold winter pallor hung over the snow-covered fields at dawn."

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• Rhymes for pallor

• Nearby Words

pallid
pallid sturgeon
pallidotomy
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palm
palm heart

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from Latin pallor ('paleness, wan color'), derived from the verb pallēre ('to be or look pale').

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