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Definition of pallah in English:

pallah

(also pala, palla)

noun

rare

  • The impala, Aepyceros melampus, a graceful, reddish antelope found chiefly in woodland in southern and eastern Africa, the male of which has lyre-shaped horns.

Origin

Early 19th century. From Setswana phala red antelope (plural diphala).

Pronunciation

pallah

/ˈpalə/ /ˈpɑːlə/