lula

/ˈluːlə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of freshwater crab found in Australia, or a term used to refer to a female singer or musician, especially in the context of Brazilian music.

“The tourist went crabbing and caught a lula in the river.”

2. noun

A type of small, pointed melon or a variant of the name Lula.

“The fruit vendor offered a variety of lulas at the market.”

3. proper noun

A given name, often used for females.

“Lula was a popular name in Brazil during the 19th century.”

4. noun

A type of spiral-shaped shell or a term used to refer to a spiral-shaped object.

“The artist used a lula shell to create a unique piece of jewelry.”

Synonyms

  • crab
  • melon
  • musician
  • shell
  • singer

Antonyms

  • instrumentalist
  • land animal