pallor

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   Unnatural paleness, especially as a sign of sickness or distress.

   Pallor of the complexion.

2. 2
   noun

   unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)

From Middle English pallour, from Old French palor (“paleness, pallor”), from Latin pallor, from palleō (“to look pale, blanch”).

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