Meaning of the word pall in English

What does pall mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

pall

US /pɑːl/
UK /pɔːl/

Noun

a cloth spread over a coffin, hearse, or tomb

Example:
The coffin was covered with a velvet pall.
A dark pall of smoke hung over the city.

Verb

become less appealing or interesting through familiarity

Example:
The novelty of the game soon began to pall.
Even the most delicious food can pall if you eat it every day.