Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh-lah-buh]
- /kəˈlɑ bə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh-lah-buh]
- /kəˈlɑ bə/
Definitions of calaba word
- noun calaba a tree, Calophyllum brasiliense, of the West Indies and Central and South America, having leathery leaves and fragrant white flowers. 1
- noun calaba the reddish wood of this tree. 1
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Origin of calaba
First appearance:
before 1745 One of the 47% newest English words
Borrowed into English from American Spanish around 1745-55
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Parts of speech for Calaba
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
calaba popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.