First Known Use: circa 1854
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opera seria
noun opera se·ria \-ˈser-ē-ə, -ˈsir-\
Definition of OPERA SERIA
: an 18th century opera with a heroic or legendary subject
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Origin of OPERA SERIA
Italian, literally, serious opera
Rhymes with OPERA SERIA
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