noun
calla
KAL-uh/kˈælʌ/
A lilylike plant with a showy, funnel-shaped sheath around its flowers.
The calla's white sheath surrounds a yellow flower spike.
Etymology
Latin calla named an unidentified plant and may itself be a mistake for calyx. The familiar calla-lily gets its lily name from the appearance of its flowers.
In context
love flowers in general you probably know what calla lilies are not sure if you know but you can also buy them as potted plants such as this one
More examples
- The calla's curved sheath surrounded its yellow flower spike.
- She planted callas beside the pond.
- A single calla completed the arrangement.
Forms
calla · callas
Similar words
- lily
- A calla is lilylike but is not a true lily.
- arum
- Callas belong to the broader arum family with its characteristic flower spike and surrounding sheath.