pala•te
{noun} {Russian loan} [Generate paradigm] 1. hall, chamber
2. ward (in hospital)
♦ xirurgi•t͡ɕeskij pala•te {noun} surgical ward
3. {politics} chamber, house
♦ y•ləl pala•te {noun} lower chamber, lower house
♦ ky•ʃəl pala•te {noun} upper chamber, upper house
4. chamber (government department)