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Definition of Palau

1. Noun. A republic in the western central Pacific Ocean in association with the United States.

2. Noun. A chain of more than 200 islands about 400 miles long in the western central Pacific Ocean.

Medical Definition of Palau

1. A republic consisting of a group of about 100 islands and islets in the western pacific ocean. Its capital is koror. Under spain it was administered as a part of the caroline islands but was sold to germany in 1899. Seised by japan in 1914, it was taken by the allies in world war II in 1944. In 1947 it became part of the u.s. Trust territory of the pacific islands, became internally self-governing in 1980, obtained independent control over its foreign policy (except defense) in 1986, and achieved total independence october 1, 1994. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Palau

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palatum durum palatum fissum palatum molle palatum osseum palau (current term) Palau Palau Islands palaver palavered palaverer

palaverers palavering palavers palay palays palazzi palazzo palazzos pale palea

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