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alfa.

the letter alpha (first letter of the Greek alphabet)

4 characters2 syllables approx.Nederlands language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɑl.faː/
  1. the letter alpha (first letter of the Greek alphabet)

    feminine
  2. Historically used in educational contexts to denote a humanistic orientation.

    feminine
  3. someone who is educated in the humanities or otherwise prefers such subjects

    feminine
  4. a dominant animal

    feminine
Where this word comes from

Ultimately from Ancient Greek ἄλφα (álpha), of Semitic origin. Doublet of alef.

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