palette
|pal-ette|
B2
/ˈpælɪt/
artist's color board
Etymology
Etymology Information
'palette' originates from French, specifically the word 'palette,' where 'pale' meant 'shovel' or 'spade.'
Historical Evolution
'palette' changed from the French word 'palette' and eventually became the modern English word 'palette.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a small shovel or spade,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a board for mixing colors.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a thin board or slab on which an artist lays and mixes colors.
The artist held a palette in one hand and a brush in the other.
Synonyms
Noun 2
the range of colors used by a particular artist or in a particular picture.
The painting's palette was dominated by shades of blue and green.
Synonyms
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