paljas

Afrikaans

/ˈpal.jas/

noun
Definitions
  • jester, fool; clown

Etymology

Inherited from Dutch, Flemish paljas derived from French paillasse derived from Italian pagliaccio (clown) derived from Latin palea (chaff, straw).

Origin

Latin

palea

Gloss

chaff, straw

Concept
Semantic Field

Agriculture and vegetation

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Emoji

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