PALETTE


Meaning of PALETTE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' pa-l ə t

Function: noun

Etymology: French, from Middle French, diminutive of pale spade, from Latin pala; probably akin to Latin pangere to fix ― more at PACT

Date: 1622

1 : a thin oval or rectangular board or tablet that a painter holds and mixes pigments on

2 a : the set of colors put on the palette b (1) : a particular range, quality, or use of color (2) : a comparable range, quality, or use of available elements <a rich palette of tones and timbres> <a palette of flavors>

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