noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/ˌpeɪl ˈeɪl/
rhymes with -eɪl
1
noun
Meaning 1
A beer that uses a warm fermentation and predominantly pale malt, resulting in a lighter colour.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Qualifier: alcoholic beverages
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Antonyms: none provided
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noun
Meaning 2
an amber colored ale brewed with pale malts; similar to bitter but drier and lighter
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: ale
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