Isabella

[ iz-uh-bel-uh ]

noun

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

Isabella

¹

/ ˌɪzəˈbɛlə; ˈɪzəˌbɛl /

noun

1. 1. a greyish-yellow colour
   2. AlsoIsabellineˌɪzəˈbɛliːn ( as adjective )

      an Isabella mohair coat

Isabella

²

/ ˌɪzəˈbɛlə /

noun

1. Isabella16921766FSpanishItalianMISC: wife of Philip V original name Elizabeth Farnese. 1692–1766, second wife (1714–46) of Philip V of Spain and mother of Charles III of Spain

Word History and Origins

Origin of Isabella¹

C17: from the name Isabella ; original reference uncertain

Example Sentences

And it would be lovely to see Isabella Rossellini finally earn her first career nomination after almost 50 years of performing.

From Los Angeles Times

The jury was shown an image of Isabella that the scientists had superimposed on an X-ray of one of the skulls from the ravine - the first time such evidence had been used in court.

From BBC

He stepped away from his TV duties for about two weeks late last year after his daughter, Isabella, 20, was diagnosed with brain cancer.

From Los Angeles Times

Teammate Isabella, also 11, said of Ms Hodges: "The fact that she is making time for us and getting us the stuff is so nice."

From BBC

Meanwhile, Isabella Rossellini, who plays a watchful nun in “Conclave,” has appeared in two films that Tucci directed, including his beloved “Big Night.”

From Los Angeles Times