Alison

American  

[al-uh-suhn] / ˈæl ə sən /

noun

1. a first name, form of Alice.

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alison British  

/ ˈælɪsən /

noun

1. another name for sweet alyssum

2. a rare compact annual, Alyssum alyssoides, having small yellow flowers: family Brassicaceae (crucifers)

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Etymology

Origin of alison

altered from _alyssum

Example Sentences

Using a laser to precisely cut the actin band, Alison found that the band continued to move inward even after being severed.

From Science Daily

"Zebrafish are a fascinating case, as cytoplasmic division in their embryonic cells is inherently unstable. To overcome this instability, their cells divide rapidly, allowing ingression of the band over several cell cycles by alternating between stability and fluidization until division is complete" highlighted Alison regarding this finding.

From Science Daily

Ritchie and Smith-Bynoe play Alison and Mike, a modern-day couple who recently had a baby in the final series.

From BBC

Alison Whelan, of Cambridgeshire County Council, said: "Families across Cambridgeshire will feel a real benefit in their pockets as a direct result of this work."

From BBC

Collier-Keywood, senior independent director Alison Thorne and director of the community game Geraint John appeared before the Senedd's sport and culture committee on Thursday.

From BBC