noun
uta
noun
1
A short traditional Japanese poem, especially a waka.
"The exhibit displayed several uta written in elegant brushstroke calligraphy."
2
Cutaneous leishmaniasis, a skin disease caused by a parasite spread through sandfly bites.
"Uta is still common in parts of the Andes where sandflies thrive."
How to Use Uta
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDepending on context, either a classic short Japanese poem or a tropical skin disease — two unrelated meanings that happen to share a spelling.
Word Forms
utas plural, uta plural
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Etymology
The poetry sense comes from the Japanese word うた (uta), meaning "song" or "poem."