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Isabella

American  
[iz-uh-bel-uh] / ˌɪz əˈbɛl ə /

noun

  1. (Isabella, or the Pot of Basil ),a narrative poem (1820) by John Keats.

Isabella 1 British  
/ ˌɪzəˈbɛlə, ˈɪzəˌbɛl /

noun

    1. a greyish-yellow colour

    2. Also: Isabelline.  ( as adjective )

      an Isabella mohair coat
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Isabella 2 British  
/ ˌɪzəˈbɛlə /

noun

  1. original name Elizabeth Farnese. 1692–1766, second wife (1714–46) of Philip V of Spain and mother of Charles III of Spain

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Etymology

Origin of Isabella

C17: from the name Isabella ; original reference uncertain

Example Sentences

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Italian-American actress Isabella Rossellini lends her voice to an audio guide for the exhibition, which brings together works from museums including France's Louvre.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

"When I saw they were casting a whole family of East Asians it was like, 'that's crazy'," says Isabella Wei, who plays Posy Li.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Timothy Pung purchased a home in Isabella County, Mich., in 1991 that was eligible for a property tax credit that exempts owners from local tax on their primary residence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

As she repeats the plot to Edgar, Isabella is swept up by the love story’s drama and tragedy.

From Salon • Feb. 14, 2026

“But I thought Isabella, Julia, and I spoke the same language. At least we used to.”

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée

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