alba
noun
a Provençal troubadour poem or love song, typically about the parting of lovers at dawn.
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alba
1 American
[ahl-buh, al-]
/ ˈɑl bə, ˈæl- /
noun
Alba
2
American
[al-buh, ahl-bah]
/ ˈæl bə, ˈɑl bɑ /
noun
Alba.
3
American
abbreviation
Alba
British
/ ˈalβa /
noun
Etymology
Origin of alba
1815–25; < Old Provençal: dawn < Latin, feminine of albus white
Example Sentences
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They promise opportunities for high-paying, short-term alba, as part-time jobs are known here, from the German word for “job,” arbeit.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2021
This pure white variety of death cap,Amanita phalloides var. alba, resembles many edible species, especially when young.
From Slate ● Feb. 10, 2014
The linea alba is a white, fibrous band that is made of the bilateral rectus sheaths that join at the anterior midline of the body.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
Browning's alba opens with a panoramic view and an optimistic, open-air flourish.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 22, 2013
There are several forms of it, such as alba, white, rosea, pale rose, &c.
From Beautiful Bulbous Plants For the Open Air by John Weathers
“While I appreciated that she was trying to help, I intentionally shifted my attention to her daughter. No matter what Mom said, I wanted to hear directly from the candidate,” says Alba.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
Panama's Ambassador to the UN Eloy Alfaro de Alba said it was a priority that the winner be a woman from Latin America.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
Eliana, Gracie, Alba and Lilah are among new entries into the top 100 for the first time for girls.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
Recently, actor Jessica Alba pledged her support of “Valentina” as an executive producer.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
The only time he abandoned his Trappist laconism was when Alba went to visit him in his tunnel of books.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
“For the last time, Alba. Where is Miguel?”
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
“Look what they’ve done to you! I warned you, Alba. Try to relax now, I’m going to give you a cup of coffee.”
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
“I see you’re not planning to cooperate, Alba. That’s too bad.”
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
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