Palisade

[paliˈzaːdə]

/[paliˈzaːdə]/ noun

The verdict

“Palisade” is uncommon German (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
8
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - ein aus hölzernen, meist angespitzten Pfählen bestehendes Hindernis zum Schutz und zur Verteidigung, Element bei der Gartengestaltung und im Landschaftsbau

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Index DE-palisade · Palisade · German

Palisade · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 8 letters
  • VOW-4 4 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "P" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for Palisade
PropertyValue
HeadwordPalisade
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[paliˈzaːdə]
Letters8
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Palisade“ im Deutschen

Palisadeschafft es nicht in die Top 100.000 des Deutschen: Zone für Fach-, Alt- oder Seltenwortschatz.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

Palisade is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [paliˈzaːdə]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for Palisade, which points to an orthography that plays by predictable German rules. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, leaving phoneme-to-grapheme mapping as the best guide to its spelling rather than a borrowing history. The correct German form is Palisade, spelled P-A-L-I-S-A-D-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    ein aus hölzernen, meist angespitzten Pfählen bestehendes Hindernis zum Schutz und zur Verteidigung, Element bei der Gartengestaltung und im Landschaftsbau
  2. 2
    ein Typ palisadenförmiger Pflanzenzellen in Blättern höherer Pflanzen. Sie bilden ein meist einschichtiges Gewebe meist direkt unter der oberen Epidermis (das Palisadenparenchym).

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how Palisade appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. Die Palisade schien unüberwindlich.
  2. „Wie kam er darauf, dass der Hafen Haithabus von einer Palisade geschützt wurde?“

Synonyms

BarrikadeBefestigungBollwerkEinzäunungGatterGehegeGrenzbefestigungGrenzhindernisGrenzsperreGrenzzaunHeckeHindernisHindernispfahlHürdeLimesPfahlhindernisPfahlwerkPfahlzaunPferchSchanzpfahlSperreSperrriegelSperrwerkSperrzaunRiegelVerhauWallZaunPalisadenzelle

This word in other languages

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Palisade"?
"Palisade" is spelled P-A-L-I-S-A-D-E. The IPA pronunciation is [paliˈzaːdə].
What does "Palisade" mean?
As a noun, "Palisade" means: ein aus hölzernen, meist angespitzten Pfählen bestehendes Hindernis zum Schutz und zur Verteidigung, Element bei der Gartengestaltung und im Landschaftsbau
How do you pronounce "Palisade"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Palisade" is [paliˈzaːdə]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Palisade" come from?
"Palisade" is a German word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list