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[ English

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[ Etymology

From French palais, which comes from Latin palatium, in reference to the Palatine Hill, one of thee seven hills of Rome, where Rome's aristocracy built large, beautiful residences.

[ Pronunciation

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[ Noun

palace (plural palaces)

1. A large residence where aristocrats usually live.

[ Related terms

• palatial

[ Translations