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Word entry · 4 letters

papa

Best crossword clue

"Dad, informally"

4 letters · collected on this word page

4 lettersPronunciation /pəˈpɑː/Part of speech nounSorted aappStarts with PEnds with A2 cluesVery common crossword word
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Definitions

  1. an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

Word origin

From French papa, from Middle French papa, from Old French papa, from Latin papa, probably originally a reduplicated imitation of a child's early efforts at vocalising Latin pater (“father”). Compare Ancient Greek πάππας (páppas, “papa, daddy”).

Used in a sentence

  • they are all of the Orthodox Church, and obey devoutly the precepts of Papa Athanasius

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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues

01Dad, informally4 letters
02Father4 letters

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