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.”
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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
Learner’s notesIn 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.
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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.
