Calla
From the name of flowering plants, particularly the true calla (Calla palustris) and the calla lily (Zantedeschia), or possibly from Greek kallos meaning "beauty".
Meaning and origin
Calla derives its name from flowering plants prized for their white blooms, whether the aquatic true calla or the ornamental calla lily.
How to pronounce Calla
| English (US) | KAL-uh /ˈkælə/ |
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