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CALLAS

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• 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)

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

• CALLAS (noun)

Sense 1

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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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