palla

noun
  1. A traditional Italian ball game played with a small ball, typically involving two teams who hit the ball with their hands or a bat. noun
    The local team practiced palla every weekend in the village square.
    Palla is a sport that requires agility and quick reflexes.
  2. In ancient Roman and early Christian times, a rectangular piece of cloth worn by women as a shawl or wrap, similar to a toga. noun
    The statue depicted a Roman woman elegantly draped in a palla.
    She wore a palla over her shoulders to complete her historical costume.