Calla
- noun
- /ˈkæl.ə/
- Specialized
- Calla lily
Examples
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These are Calla Lily Odessa, and these are umm, callas that rebloom.
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The garden was filled with vibrant calla lilies, their elegant shapes standing out in the sunlight.
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In the pond, we found a lovely calla plant gracefully blooming among the water lily pads.
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The florist arranged beautiful calla stems in a vase, adding a touch of sophistication to the room.
Compounds
- South African
A tall plant with a large white flower that people grow for gardens and weddings
- Specialized
A plant that grows in wet places with a white leaf-like flower covering and red berries
Surface Forms
Etymology
Calla comes from the Greek root kallos, which means 'beauty'. That's why this plant got the name — it has showy white parts that look very beautiful, and the same root appears in calligraphy ('beautiful writing').