Cal
proper nounproper nouncommon in dialogue
- //kæl//
A short form of the male given names Caleb, Calum or Calvin.
proper noun
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A short form of the male given names Caleb, Calum or Calvin.
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A diminutive of the female given name Caroline.
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informalUniversity of California, Berkeley
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informalCalifornia.
proper noun
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A surname.
Etymology
Various origins: * Borrowed from Spanish Cal. This surname is mostly found in Guatemala. * Borrowed from Polish Cal. * Borrowed from Turkish Çal.
Forms
- plural
- Cals
Caitlyn · A female given name from Irish, one of the modern spelling…cake · A rich, sweet dessert food, typically made of flour, sugar,…cal · Calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).
Cal · A short form of the male given names Caleb, Calum or Calvin.
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