cola
1or ko·la
[ koh-luh ]
/ ˈkoʊ lə /
noun
a carbonated soft drink containing an extract made from kola nuts, together with sweeteners and other flavorings.
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Origin of cola
11920–25; spelling variant of kola, extracted from the trademark names of such drinks, as Coca-Cola, Pepsi-Cola, etc.
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COLA
[ koh-luh ]
/ ˈkoʊ lə /
noun
cost-of-living adjustment: an escalator clause, especially in union contracts, that grants automatic wage increases to cover the rising cost of living due to inflation.
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cola1
kola
/ (ˈkəʊlə) /
noun
either of two tropical sterculiaceous trees, Cola nitida or C. acuminata, widely cultivated in tropical regions for their seedsSee cola nut
a sweet carbonated drink flavoured with cola nuts
Word Origin for cola
C18: from kola, probably variant of Mandingo kolo nut
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COLA
abbreviation for US
cost of living adjustment: an increase in benefit payments according to the rate of inflation
cost of living allowance: extra money paid to workers in areas where the cost of living is more expensive
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