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palenque.

palisade; fence

8 characters3 syllables approx.Español language

Meaning & usage

noun/paˈlenke/[paˈlẽŋ.ke]
  1. palisade; fence

    masculine
  2. stockade; arena

    masculine
  3. cockfighting pit; cockpit

    masculine
  4. A smooth, sturdy post fixed into the ground, used for tying animals.

    Rioplatense · masculine
  5. A dwelling shared by several indigenous families.

    Costa-Rica · masculine
  6. A remote and hard‑to‑reach place where fugitive enslaved Africans sought refuge.

    Cuba · masculine
  7. A roofed structure without walls, formerly used as indigenous housing and, by extension, a similar construction now used for social gatherings or festivities.

    Nicaragua · masculine
  8. market; marketplace

    Philippines · masculine
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Catalan palenc, from pal (“stake, pole”).

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