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CALLAS

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Overview

CALLAS (noun)
  The noun CALLAS has 1 sense:

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

  Familiarity information: CALLAS used as a noun is very rare.


English dictionary: Word details


CALLAS (noun)


Sense 1

Meaning:

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

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Synonyms:

Callas; Maria Callas; Maria Meneghini Callas

Instance hypernyms:

coloratura; coloratura soprano (a lyric soprano who specializes in coloratura vocal music)


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