pala•te
{noun} {Russian loan} [Generate paradigm] 1. hall, chamber
2. ward (in hospital)
♦ χirurgi•č́eskij pala•te {noun} surgical ward
3. {politics} chamber, house
♦ ü•lə̑l pala•te {noun} lower chamber, lower house
♦ kü•šə̑l pala•te {noun} upper chamber, upper house
4. chamber (government department)