Alma — meaning in English

English meaning

• alma noun A historical term for a professional Egyptian singer or dancer hired for entertainment.
• newel noun Either of two kinds of supporting post in a staircase.
• soul noun The spiritual or immaterial part of a person, often believed to continue after death.
• spirit noun The non-physical part of a person believed to hold their character, emotions, or soul.
• web noun A network of fine threads spun by a spider to catch prey.

Senses

Alma is used for these senses in English:

• Alma A en given name, popular in the 19th century.
• soul (religion, folklore) The spirit or essence of a person usually thought to consist of one's thoughts and personality, often believed to live on after the person's death.
• spirit The soul of a person or other creature.

newel — full definition

1. noun Either of two kinds of supporting post in a staircase.
2. noun A central pillar around which some types of spiral staircase are spiralled.
3. noun A sturdy pillar at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs, supporting the handrail.

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