palla

Meanings

• A type of ancient Roman ball game.

  - "In the Roman Colosseum, crowds gathered to watch the thrilling game of palla."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with palla
palla , yalla , galla , balla , calla

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Homophones

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1. Palla (game) (it) : Ancient Roman ball game
   

2. Palla (cloak) (it) : A type of cloak or blanket
   

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Variants

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pallia , pallium , palliums

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Forms

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{"term"=>"Palla (game) - Ancient Roman", "meaning"=>"An ancient Roman ball game played with a round ball and two teams attempting to throw the ball over a net or into a goal.", "language"=>"latin"}

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'palla', meaning 'cloak' or 'blanket'. The name likely refers to the fact that in the game, players would often use a cloak or blanket to hide the ball from their opponents.

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Trivia

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1. {"question"=>"What is the origin of the name 'palla'?", "answer"=>"The name 'palla' comes from the Latin word 'palla', which means 'cloak' or 'blanket'. It is believed that the name of the game was derived from the fact that players would often use a cloak or blanket to hide the ball from their opponents."}

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Related Concepts

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1. Harball: A traditional English ball game that is similar to palla in that it involves hitting a ball with various implements and attempting to score points by hitting targets or completing challenges.

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Culture

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The game of palla has a rich history in ancient Roman culture. It was a popular pastime among the nobility and was often played in public arenas such as the Colosseum. The game of palla has also been referenced in literature and art throughout history.

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