palla

American  

[pal-uh] / ˈpæl ə /

noun

plural

pallae

1. a voluminous square of cloth draped around the body as a mantle or wrap, worn by women of ancient Rome.

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Etymology

Origin of palla

Borrowed into English from Latin around 1700–10

Example Sentences

In bad news for long-suffering passengers, DB head Evelyn Palla told a press conference that the write-off resulted from expectations of a poor service stretching into the future.

From Barron's

Speaking on Friday, Palla said it would take time for the railway to improve both its financial performance and its service.

From Barron's

DB's new chief Evelyn Palla promised a "new start" upon taking the reins in September but warned that renewing the railways would be "a marathon, not a sprint" because of the extensive work needed to rebuild the system.

From Barron's

Daniel Palla, who is Rudnick’s neighbor, fears that a warehouse across the street from his almond farm will bring trucks and cars that won’t know how to share the roads with slow-moving tractors.

From Los Angeles Times

“I believe everybody needs a job, and warehouse space is important,” said Palla, a fifth-generation farmer.

From Los Angeles Times