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palas

palas

9.9
A tree from India with bright red flowers used to make a yellow dye
  • noun
  • /ˈpɑːləs/
  • Indian
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  • Many people admire the beauty of the palas, especially when covered in its vibrant blooms.

Examples

  • Palas por Pistolas (Pistols for Shovels), Pedro Reyes

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  • The palas tree is famous for its striking red flowers that bloom in the spring.

  • In India, the palas is often used to produce a traditional yellow dye for fabrics.

Synonyms

dak
vspalas
  • Indian
1 9.9

A tree in India with bright red flowers used to make yellow dye

uses a stronger color word and notes dye yielding
dhak
vspalas
  • Indian
9.9

A tree from East India with bright orange-red, velvety flowers used to make yellow dye

focuses more on the flower color intensity than usage detail
Butea frondosa
vspalas
  • Indian
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A tree from India that has bright orange-red soft flowers and gives a yellow dye

stresses the flower color more strongly than the general phrasing
Butea monosperma
vspalas
  • Indian
9.9

A tree from South Asia with bright orange-red flowers used to make yellow dye

is the vivid description that highlights intense color and velvet texture

Surface Forms

palas singular
palas plural

Etymology

The word palas comes from the Indian name palāśa for a tree often called 'flame of the forest' because its bright red flowers look like fire. Because people also make a yellow dye from its flowers, palas now names the tree and the dye made from it.