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calla

Calla (noun) means a plant with a distinctive trumpet-shaped white or colored bloom, commonly called a calla lily. Example: “White callas are a popular choice for wedding bouquets.”

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A plant with a distinctive trumpet-shaped white or colored bloom, commonly called a calla lily.
"White callas are a popular choice for wedding bouquets."

How to use calla

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA flowering plant known for its elegant, trumpet-shaped bloom, often called the calla lily.

Common pairings
calla lily a bouquet of callas

Word forms

callas plural

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White _____ are a popular choice for wedding bouquets.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “calla” mean?

The word “calla” means a plant with a distinctive trumpet-shaped white or colored bloom, commonly called a calla lily. In plain terms, a flowering plant known for its elegant, trumpet-shaped bloom, often called the calla lily.

How do you use “calla” in a sentence?

Here is “calla” used in a sentence: “White callas are a popular choice for wedding bouquets.”

What part of speech is “calla”?

“Calla” is a noun.

What is the meaning of calla?

"calla" (noun) means a plant with a distinctive trumpet-shaped white or colored bloom, commonly called a calla lily.

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