noun

Elba

EHL-buh

Elba (noun) means an Italian island off the coast of Tuscany, known historically as the place where Napoleon was first exiled. Example: “Napoleon was exiled to Elba in 1814 before briefly returning to power.”

noun

An Italian island off the coast of Tuscany, known historically as the place where Napoleon was first exiled.

"Napoleon was exiled to Elba in 1814 before briefly returning to power."

How to use Elba

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In plain EnglishA small Italian island, most famous as Napoleon's place of exile.

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Etymology

From Italian Elba, ultimately from Latin Ilva.

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for Elba

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Elba” mean?

The word “Elba” means an Italian island off the coast of Tuscany, known historically as the place where Napoleon was first exiled. In plain terms, a small Italian island, most famous as Napoleon's place of exile.

How do you pronounce “Elba”?

“Elba” is pronounced EHL-buh (/ˈɛlbə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Elba” in a sentence?

Here is “Elba” used in a sentence: “Napoleon was exiled to Elba in 1814 before briefly returning to power.”

What part of speech is “Elba”?

“Elba” is a noun.

Where does the word “Elba” come from?

The word “Elba” comes from Latin. From Italian Elba, ultimately from Latin Ilva.