The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word CALLA
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What does CALLA mean?
CALLA noun- A marsh plant native to cooler areas throughout the northern hemisphere, Calla palustris, having pale green flowers in a white spathe.
- The calla lily, Zantedeschia aethiopica.