Callas cal·las US/ˈkælʌz/ rare noun 1. Greek coloratura soprano (born in the United States) known for her dramatic intensity in operatic roles (1923-1977) SynonymsMaria CallasMaria Meneghini Callas Related words Broader terms coloratura WordNet 2.1 (Princeton University). CMU Pronouncing Dictionary. WordNet 2.1 Copyright Princeton University. All rights reserved.