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Meaning of PALATIAL

Pronunciation:  pu'leyshul

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [adj]  suitable for or like a palace; "palatial furnishings"; "a palatial yacht"
  2. [adj]  relating to or being a palace; "the palatial residence"
 
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 Synonyms: impressive
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Pa*la"tial\, a. [L. palatium palace. See {Palace}.]
    Of or pertaining to a palace; suitable for a palace;
    resembling a palace; royal; magnificent; as, palatial
    structures. ``Palatial style.'' --A. Drummond.
    
  2. \Pa*la"tial\, a. [From {Palate}.] (Anat.)
    Palatal; palatine. [Obs.] --Barrow.
    
  3. \Pa*la"tial\, n.
    A palatal letter. [Obs.] --Sir W. Jones.
    
 
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