definition of the word alba

alba (plural albas)

1. A type of lyrical poetry, traditionally Provençal, about lovers who must part at dawn.

from Latin albus (“‘white’”).

alba f. (plural albes)

1. dawn
2. the white tunic worn by priests

alba

1. a weed
2. an uncultivated plant

alba (stem alb-^*)

1. An alb; a long white gown worn in various Christian ceremonies by the priest or the parishioners, esp. in a confirmation by the people who are being confirmed.

From Latin albus (“‘white’”).

alba f. (plural albe)

1. dawn, daybreak, break of day

• albeggiare

• aurora
• levar del sole

alba

1. nominative feminine singular of albus
2. nominative neuter plural of albus
3. accusative neuter plural of albus
4. vocative feminine singular of albus
5. vocative neuter plural of albus

albā

1. ablative feminine singular of albus

From a Pre-Indo-European *alb-, ‘mountain’

alba f.

1. alpine pasture
2. alp

From Latin albus (“‘white’”).

alba m. (plural albas)

1. white

• albino

alba

1. definite feminine singular nominative form of alb.
2. definite feminine singular accusative form of alb.

alba f. (plural albas)

1. feminine singular of albo#Spanish

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