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Palisades
[ pal-uh-seydz ]
noun
- the line of cliffs in northeastern New Jersey and southeastern New York extending along the western bank of the lower Hudson River. About 15 miles (24 kilometers) long; 300–500 feet (91–152 meters) high.
palisades
/ ˌpælɪˈseɪdz; ˈpælɪˌseɪdz /
plural noun
- high cliffs in a line, often along a river, resembling a palisade
palisades
/ păl′ĭ-sādz′ /
- A line of steep, high cliffs, especially of basalt, usually along a river.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Palisades1
First recorded in 1825–30
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