palas
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- noun
- /ˈpɑːləs/
- Indian
- Many people admire the beauty of the palas, especially when covered in its vibrant blooms.
Examples
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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.
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In India, the palas is often used to produce a traditional yellow dye for fabrics.
Synonyms
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A tree in India with bright red flowers used to make yellow dye
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A tree from South Asia with bright orange-red flowers used to make yellow dye
A tree from East India with bright orange-red, velvety flowers used to make yellow dye
A tree from India that has bright orange-red soft flowers and gives a yellow dye
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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.