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Definition of calla

calla

/ˈkælə/
cal · la
Plural:callas
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• noun

1

A Southern African herbaceous plant of the arum family (genus Zantedeschia), widely cultivated for its striking, funnel-shaped white or colored floral bract (spathe) surrounding a central yellow spike of tiny blossoms.

Example

"The florist arranged several tall white callas in a glass vase for the centerpiece."

2

A rhizomatous marsh plant of the arum family (Calla palustris) native to cool Northern Hemisphere wetlands, bearing heart-shaped leaves, a white petallike spathe, and clusters of red berries.

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calisthenics
call
call time
calla
calla lily
callable
callaloo

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Calla. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/calla
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