noun
Greek coloratura soprano (born in the United States) known for her dramatic intensity in operatic roles (1923-1977)
• Syn: ↑Callas, ↑Maria Meneghini Callas
• Instance Hypernyms: ↑coloratura, ↑coloratura soprano
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(1923–77) a US opera singer, with Greek parents. Her strong voice and personality helped to make opera more popular in the US. She had a long romantic friendship with Aristotle Onassis, who later married Jackie ↑Kennedy. Callas is remembered as one of the greatest singers of the 20th century.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.