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Definition of palmarium

Clear is an adjective used to refer to something that is obvious or evident. Clear, therefore, leaves no room for doubt. For example: “The recent statements by the socialist deputy reveal his clear change of opinion on the problem of clandestine abortions”, “What has happened with this athlete is […]

Definition of pallet

Pallet is an English term accepted by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE), which also recognizes its version as pallet. A pallet is a platform made of boards that is used for storing and transporting goods. Pallets are structures used to move cargo. When a load is transported, it is called a pallet.

Definition of paleography

The term paleography comes from the modern Latin palaeographia, itself formed by two Greek words: palaio- (which translates as “paleo-”) and -graphía (i.e. “-graphy”). Paleography is the science that is dedicated to the analysis of ancient documents to study their signs and writing. Paleography, therefore, is the science of […]

Definition of box

The concept of a box comes from the Italian language, from a variation of balco (a term that can be translated as “balcony”). A box is the area with seats from which it is possible to watch a show. It can be said that a box is a structure that allows the public to sit comfortably and enjoy a theatrical performance, […]

Definition of palatine

The notion of palatine has different uses depending on its etymological root. When it comes from the Latin palātum, it refers to that which is linked to the palate. The palate is the upper and inner sector of the mouth in vertebrate animals. The palatine bone, in this framework, is the one that allows the formation of the vault of the palate (also called […]

Definition of paladin

The first thing we have to establish is that paladin is a term that derives from Latin, specifically from «palatinus», which can be translated as «of the palace». The concept arrived in our language as paladin: this is the name given to a knight who stands out for his bravery and vigor and who, in war confrontations, stands out for his […]

Definition of paella

Paella is a dish originating from Valencia (Spain). Its main ingredient is rice, usually accompanied by seafood, chicken, legumes and other foods. The container used to make paella is known as a paella pan or even a paella pan. It is a kind of frying pan with handles. The Valencian paella would have been […]

Definition of tinsel

It is in French that we can establish that the etymological origin of the term “tinsel” that we are dealing with here is found. Specifically, it comes from the word “oripel”, which can be translated as “copper or brass sheet” and which is the result of the union of two Gallic lexical components: -The adjective “orie”, which is equivalent to […]

Definition of border

Orla is a term derived from the Latin orŭla, which is itself a diminutive of ora (a word that can be translated as “edge”). Orla is the name given to the ornamentation found on the edge of a garment, fabric or other thing. Borders, therefore, are decorative elements. They can be drawings, engravings, […]

Definition of origami

Origami is a Japanese term, accepted by the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE), which is used as a synonym for paper folding. It is the art that consists of creating figures by properly folding and creasing a piece of paper. Origami is based on folding: no scissors are used and no paper is used.