Found 2 items, similar to Callas.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: Callas
Callas
n : Greek coloratura soprano (born in the United States) known
for her dramatic intensity in operatic roles (1923-1977)
[syn:
Maria Callas,
Maria Meneghini Callas]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Calla
Calla
\Cal"la\ (k[a^]l"l[.a]), n. [Linn[ae]us derived Calla fr.
Gr. ??????? a cock's wattles but cf. L. calla, calsa, name of
an unknown plant, and Gr. kalo`s beautiful.] (Bot.)
A genus of plants, of the order
Arace[ae].
[1913 Webster]
Note: The common
Calla of cultivation is
Richardia Africana
, belonging to another genus of the same
order. Its large spathe is pure white, surrounding a
fleshy spike, which is covered with minute apetalous
flowers.
[1913 Webster]