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palapa

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pa·la·pa  (p-läp)
n.
1. An open-sided dwelling with a thatched roof made of dried palm leaves.
2. A structure, such as a bar or restaurant in a tropical resort, that is open-sided and thatched with palm leaves.

[Perhaps from American Spanish, a kind of palm tree.]


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Along the protected western shore, visitors will find a secluded beach dotted with palm trees, as well as ample seating and palapa shades.
The Palapa D satellite, owned by Indonesian satellite communications company Indosat, was launched by a Chinese-made Long March 3B rocket from the Xichang launch site in Sichuan province, southwestern China on Monday.
The Palapa D satellite, owned by Indosat, will provide high quality satellite links and broadcasting services for Indonesia and other southeastern Asian nations.
 
 
 
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