Etymology

pallescent

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Today it means: Growing or becoming pale. Full definition →

First used 17th c.Latin pallēscere
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  1. Latin · derived frompallēscere“to become pale”
  2. English todaypallescent

From (the present participle stem of) Latin pallēscere (“to become pale”).

First known use, by meaning

  • from 17th c. Growing or becoming pale.

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