pallor
noun
An unhealthy pale appearance; extreme or unnatural paleness of the face.
Etymology
From Latin pallor meaning "paleness," from pallere (to be pale), related to the Greek polios (gray).
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The pallor of his skin suggested he had been ill for weeks."
- 2.
"A deathly pallor spread across her face when she heard the news."
- 3.
"The patient's pallor worried the attending physician."
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Fun Fact
In Victorian literature, pallor was often romanticized, associated with sensitivity and refinement. Tuberculosis patients were described as having an "interesting pallor" that was briefly considered fashionable.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 6 letters (P, A, L, L, O, R)
Scrabble Value: 8 points
Tip: The letter pattern in "PALLOR" appears in many related words.
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