Odessa Definition & Meaning

odessa
noun
  1. a port city of south central Ukraine on an arm of the Black Sea
  2. a city in western Texas

"Odessa" in song lyrics

See how odessa is used in real songs:

  • "brass armadillo odessa"
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  • "comedy club odessa"
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  • "grahams central station odessa"
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Usage tips for "odessa"

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