Liberal Dictionary English Dictionary
iva [ahy-vuh, ee-vuh] ExamplesWord Origin noun
- any composite plant of the genus Iva, characterized by usually opposite leaves and inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers.
Origin of iva New Latin (Linnaeus); of uncertain origin Examples from the Web for iva Contemporary Examples of iva
Nor is the ravishing Iva, who, when introduced to Nina, says, “I want your hair.”
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Historical Examples of iva
“Spiffing,” agreed Iva, who was also inspecting the new acquisitions.
Angela Brazil
Iva and Mavis and I are going to do it, and we don’t want anyone else, thank you!
Angela Brazil
This she addressed to Gwen and handed it surreptitiously along by Nesta and Iva.
Angela Brazil
They mentioned the matter to Iva, who shrugged her shoulders.
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“It’s a wonderful programme,” urged Iva, who had seen the posters.
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