English word origin

Etymology of calva

From Latin calva (“the scalp”).

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Source etymology 1

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noun

The calvaria; the dome or roof of the skull.

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From Latin calva (“the scalp”).

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Borrowed-form mentioncalvala · the scalp

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Source etymology 2

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noun

Calvados, an apple brandy made in France, or a glass of this brandy.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

A shortened form of calvados.

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