alba
noun
a Provençal troubadour poem or love song, typically about the parting of lovers at dawn.
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
Alba Solano told AFP she and her daughter were "nervous" and "very excited" at the prospect of seeing her partner, with whom she had struggled to communicate during the mission.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
Meanwhile, as well as Clyde Space's 2018 acquisition by AAC Microtec, Glasgow-founded Alba Orbital has moved its headquarters to the US, while retaining a Scottish base and team.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
While her work has caught the eye of celebrities like actors Jessica Alba and Christina Ricci, Rosales remains consistent in her vision, aesthetic and commitment to brown collectivity and liberation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
There is coverage of Belladrum on BBC Alba and iPlayer.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
For a while they met in the back rooms of the abandoned part of the house, where Alba handed out walnuts and served them herbal teas while they meditated in a cross-legged position.
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
“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
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