alexanders

[ al-ig-zan-derz, -zahn- ]

/ ˌæl ɪgˈzæn dərz, -ˈzɑn- /

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noun, plural al·ex·an·ders.(used with a singular or plural verb)

a tall plant, Angelica atropurpurea, of the parsley family, having broad clusters of small white flowers.

a related plant, Smyrnium olusatrum, having yellowish flowers.

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Origin of alexanders

Probably <French alexandre(s); compare Middle English alisaundre (< OF), Old English alexandre<Medieval Latin (petroselīnum) Alexandrīnum a name for Smyrnium olusatrum, and synonymous with Medieval Latin petroselīnum Macedonicum, apparently through association of Macedonia with Alexander the Great; cf. parsley

Words nearby alexanders

Alexander II, Alexander III, Alexander I Island, Alexander IV, Alexander Nevski, alexanders, Alexander Severus, Alexanderson, Alexander technique, Alexander the Great, Alexander V

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How to use alexanders in a sentence

They went on shore again about ten oclock, and, attended by the rowers, inquired the way to Sir Alexanders.
The Chronicles of Crime or The New Newgate Calendar. v. 1/2|Camden Pelham
In 1810 fresh friction was created by Alexanders objection to Napoleons matrimonial ambitions.
The Outline of History: Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind|Herbert George Wells
As it was, the deification of the ruler had to provide the nexus, as in Alexanders empire.
The Outline of History: Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind|Herbert George Wells
Mr. Girard has just told me that he was going to stay here to-night, in Mr. Alexanders absence.
The Wayfarers|Mary Stewart Cutting

Youre so near to them both I thought that perhaps Do you know anything about the real state of Mr. Alexanders affairs?
The Wayfarers|Mary Stewart Cutting

British Dictionary definitions for alexanders

alexanders

/ (ˌælɪɡˈzɑːndəz) /

noun

a biennial umbelliferous plant, Smyrnium olusatrum, native to S Europe, with dense umbels of yellow-green flowers and black fruits

golden alexanders an umbelliferous plant, Zizia aurea, of North America, having yellow flowers in compound umbels

Word Origin for alexanders

Old English, from Medieval Latin alexandrum, probably (through association in folk etymology with Alexander the Great) changed from Latin holus atrum black vegetable

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