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Noun palliasse has 1 sense
- paillasse, palliasse - mattress consisting of a thin pad filled with straw or sawdust
--1 is a kind of mattress
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Palliasse
Definition
A palliasse refers to a thin mattress or cushion filled with straw, hay, or other similar materials.
Senses
- Noun: A straw-filled mattress used especially in the past.
- Noun: A cushion or floor covering made from coarse material and filled with straw.
Usages
Popular:
- She slept on a palliasse during her camping trip.
- As a child, he used to lay his palliasse on the floor to relax.
- During medieval times, a palliasse was commonly used as bedding.
Local:
- In the local tradition, palliasses are still used by some farmers for bedding their livestock.
- My grandparents have a beautiful handwoven palliasse that has been passed down through generations.
- During the local festival, the children sat on colorful palliasses as they watched the parade.
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