# pala vs pulp

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### pala
*noun · IPA /ˈpeɪlə/ · frequency rank #41,800*
A part of an insect's leg that is spade-shaped and can be used as a scoop for feeding.

### pulp
*noun · IPA /pʌlp/ · frequency rank #11,586*
A soft, moist, shapeless mass or matter.

## Source
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