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calla

Syllabification: (cal·la)
Pronunciation: /ˈkalə/

Definition of calla

noun

  • either of two plants of the arum family.
    • (usually calla lily) Genus Zantedeschia, family Araceae: several species, in particular Z. aethiopica. (also wild calla)another term for water arum

Origin:

early 19th century: modern Latin

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Definition of calla in the British & World English dictionary