"ABBA" meaning in English

See ABBA in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: As an initialism of Agnetha, Björn, Benny, and Anni-Frid. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} ABBA
  1. A popular Swedish music group from the 1970s, one of the best-selling music artists in history. Categories (topical): Music Derived forms: Abbaesque, Abbamania
    Sense id: en-ABBA-en-name-TFX05uo9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries
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