Added 9 October 2026
alexander
/ˌælɪɡˈzændɚ/ noun
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about alexander at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb.
- King of Macedon; conqueror of Greece and Egypt and Persia; founder of Alexandria (356-323 BC).
Origin
Unknown. Apparently from either the given name or the surname Alexander, but the connection is unclear. Attested since the early 20th century.
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