pallide

Pallide is a term found in Italian language. It is the feminine plural form of the adjective pallido, meaning pale or pallid. Because Italian adjectives agree in gender and number with the nouns they modify, pallide modifies feminine plural nouns. It can describe persons, objects, or landscapes that lack color or appear pale, and it can serve as a predicative adjective after essere.

Etymology: pallide derives from Latin pallidus, related to English pallid and French pâle, all denoting paleness. In Italian, the common form pallido is used for general color, while pallide is used when referring to multiple feminine nouns.

Usage: Examples include Le guance pallide (the pale cheeks) and Le colline pallide al tramonto (the pale hills at sunset). In poetry, pallide can contribute to mood or atmosphere, conveying fragility, illness, or cold light. It is not used as a standalone noun; rather, it requires a noun or a clause to complete its meaning.

Other notes: In English-language texts, pallide is not a standard word; it would usually indicate Italian usage or appear in quotes or translations. There are no widely recognized uses of pallide as a common English term, place name, or surname in major reference works.