/par"euh dawr'/ ; Sp. /pah'rddah dhawrdd"/ , n. , pl. paradors , Sp. paradores /-dhaw"rddes/ .
a government-sponsored inn in Spain, usually in a scenic or historic area, that offers lodging and meals at reasonable prices.
[ 1835-45; par ( ar ) to stop (see PARADE) + -ador -ATOR ]