English Explanatory Dictionary

calva

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The calvaria; the dome or roof of the skull.
noun
  1. Calvados, an apple brandy made in France, or a glass of this brandy.
name
  1. A surname.
  2. town in Arizona.

Pronunciation

/ˈkælvə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-calva.wav /ˈkɑlvə/

Word forms

calva calvae calvas

Etymology

From Latin calva (“the scalp”).

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