Main Entry: di·va

Pronunciation: \ˈdē-və\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural divas or di·ve \-(ˌ)vā\

Etymology: Italian, literally, goddess, from Latin, feminine of divus divine, god — more at deity

Date: 1883

1 a : prima donna 1 b : prima donna 2
2 : a usually glamorous and successful female performer or personality <a fashion diva>; especially : a popular female singer <pop divas>