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Added 10 October 2026

pallor

/ˈpælɚ/ noun

In Latin: pallor Wiktionary

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about pallor at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Unnatural paleness, especially as a sign of sickness or distress.
pallor of the complexion

Origin

From Middle English pallour, from Old French palor (“paleness, pallor”), from Latin pallor, from palleō (“to look pale, blanch”).

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