Definition of PALLOR

pallor

Plural: pallors

Noun

  • An unhealthy pale appearance.
  • unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)
  • Unnatural paleness, especially as a sign of sickness or distress.

Examples

  • pallor of the complexion
  • The opponent’s face took on a distinct PALLOR after his challenge against ’ZYMURGY’ failed.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English pallour, from Old French palor (“paleness, pallor”), from Latin pallor, from palleō (“to look pale, blanch”).

Scrabble Score: 8

pallor: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
pallor: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pallor: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

pallor: valid Words With Friends Word