palapa: Meaning and Definition of

pala•pa

Pronunciation: (pu-lä'pu Sp. pä-lä'pä), [key]
— pl. -pas
  1. a simple, thatched-roof dwelling, usually open on the sides.
  2. any building resembling this, esp. in a resort area, as a restaurant, beachhouse, or the like.
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