Definition of Callas

1. Noun. Greek coloratura soprano (born in the United States) known for her dramatic intensity in operatic roles (1923-1977).


Definition of Callas

1. calla [n] - See also: calla

Lexicographical Neighbors of Callas

Californians
Californio
Californios
Caligula
Caligulan
Caliphate State
Calippic
Calixtus III
Calkins' sign
Call-Exner bodies
Calla
Calla palustris
Callaghan
Callahan's method
Callander's amputation
Callas (current term)
Callicebus
Callie
Callimorpha
Callimorpha jacobeae
Callinectes
Callinectes sapidus
Callinus
Callionymidae
Calliope
Calliopean
Calliophis
Calliphora
Calliphora vicina
Calliphoridae

Literary usage of Callas

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Flowers for the Parlor and Garden by Edward Sprague Rand (1876)
"CHAPTER XXVII. New Azaleas. — Notes on Cyclamen.—New Pelargoniums. — Verbenas.—Heliotrope.—New Roses. — Pinks. — Fuchsias. — Abutilon. — Callas. — Cuphea. ..."

2. The Minnesota Horticulturist by Minnesota State Horticultural Society (1900)
"new and greatly improved varieties of quinces, walnuts, chestnuts, gladioli, callas, clematis, ... callas ..."

3. Favorite Dishes: A Columbian Autograph Souvenir Cookery Book. Over Three by Carrie V. Shuman (1893)
"Callas. A CREOLE CAKE EATEN HOT WITH COFFEE. From MRS. BELLE H. PERKINS, of Louisiana, President of State Board, Lady Manager. ..."

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