cola
ˈkoʊlə
cola: sweet carbonated drink with kola nut flavor
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Definition of cola - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
beveragessweet carbonated drink with kola nut flavor
  • She ordered a cola with her meal.
soda soft drink
2.
plantsRareSlangcluster of buds on a cannabis plantRareSlang
  • The cola was ready for harvest.
inflorescence
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    sweet carbonated drink with kola nut flavor

Expressions with cola

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sweet soft drink with champagne-like flavor popular in the Caribbean
Champagne cola is a favorite at Caribbean parties.
asian dish with chicken glazed in cola
I tried cola chicken at the new Asian restaurant.
bitter seed containing caffeine used medicinally
Cola nuts are often used in traditional medicine for energy.

Origin of cola

Italian, cola (tail) + nut (nut)

Terms with cola included in their meaning

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drink
carbonated non-alcoholic beverage like lemonade or cola
cola variation
scoop of ice cream in any cola drink
drink
cocktail made with rum and Coca-Cola
beverages
drink made by mixing cola and milk
beverages
brand of cola
drink
cocktail with vodka cherry brandy and cola
beverage
drink made of red wine and cola
soft drink container
bottle used to hold Coca-Cola

Examples of cola in a sentence

  • The party served cola and snacks.
  • Each cola was carefully trimmed by hand.
  • The plant's cola grew larger under the new lights.

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  1. French:cola, sommité florale, ...
  2. German:Cola, Blütenstand, ...
  3. Italian:cola, ...
  4. Spanish:cola, racimo, ...
  5. Portuguese:cola, cacho de botões de cannabis, ...
  6. Chinese:可乐, 花穗, ...
  7. Japanese:コーラ, バッズ, ...
  8. Arabic:كولا, عنقود, ...
  9. Hebrew:קוֹלָה, אֶשְׁכּוֹל פְּרִיחָה, ...
  10. Russian:кола, соцветие, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кола, ...
  12. Hindi:कोला, कलियों का गुच्छा, ...
COLA US
ˈkəʊlə

Definition of COLA - Reverso English Dictionary

Acronym

acr: cost of living adjustmentUSincrease in pay to match living costsUS
  • The company gave a COLA to match rising living costs.
  • The union negotiated a COLA for its members.
  • Retirees received a COLA to offset inflation.
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  1. French:augmentation de salaire liée au coût de la vie, ...
  2. German:Lebenshaltungskostenanpassung, ...
  3. Italian:COLA, ...
  4. Spanish:ajuste por costo de vida, ...
  5. Portuguese:ajuste do custo de vida, ...
  6. Chinese:生活成本调整, ...
  7. Japanese:生活費調整額, ...
  8. Arabic:ع ل ا و ة غ ل اء ا ل م ع ي ش ة, ...
  9. Hebrew:תּוֹסֶפֶת יוֹקֶר, ...
  10. Russian:корректировка на стоимость жизни, ...
  11. Ukrainian:КВЖ, ...
  12. Hindi:जीवन यापन समायोजन, ...
colon
ˈkoʊlən

Definition of colon - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
languagepunctuation mark used before a list or explanation
  • She used a colon to introduce the list.
delimiter punctuation mark separator
2.
medicalTECH.part of the large intestine extracting moisture from foodTECH.
  • The doctor examined the patient's colon for issues.
bowel intestine
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Expressions with colon

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basic unit of money in Costa Rica
I exchanged dollars for Costa Rican colons at the bank.
malignant tumor in the colon causing health issues
Doctors recommend regular screenings for colon cancer.
colon section on body's right, linking cecum to transverse segment
The scan showed inflammation in the ascending colon near the cecum.
section of large intestine between transverse and sigmoid colon
The descending colon is located on the left side.
s-shaped section of large intestine before rectum
The sigmoid colon is crucial for waste movement.
abdominal pain and diarrhea linked to stress
His spastic colon flares up during stressful times.

Origin of colon

Latin, colon (limb) + Greek, kolon (limb)

Examples of colon in a sentence

  • The colon was used to separate the clauses.
  • A healthy colon is vital for digestion.
  • The colon absorbs water from the food waste.

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  1. French:deux-points, côlon, ...
  2. German:Doppelpunkt, Kolon, ...
  3. Italian:due punti, colon, ...
  4. Spanish:dos puntos, ...
  5. Portuguese:dois-pontos, cólon, ...
  6. Chinese:冒号, 结肠, ...
  7. Japanese:コロン, 結腸, ...
  8. Arabic:نُقْطَتَان, قَوْلُون, ...
  9. Hebrew:נְקוּדָתַיִם, מְעִי גַּס, ...
  10. Russian:двоеточие, ободочная кишка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:двокрапка, товста кишка, ...
  12. Hindi:द्विबिंदु, बड़ी आंत, ...
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