NYT Dictionary

PALLOR

/ˈpælɚ/
NounPAL-lorpal-lor · 2 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Unnatural paleness, especially as a sign of sickness or distress.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

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

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

palliditywannesslividnesslividityluridnesspalenesspallidnessachromasiaanemiacoloration

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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