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umbellifer

English

Etymology

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Noun

umbellifer (plural umbellifers)

  1. Any plant of the family Apiaceae, also called Umbelliferae, whose inflorescence is an umbel, such as a carrot or celery.

Translations

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alexander

English

Etymology

Unknown. Apparently from either the given name or the surname Alexander, but the connection is unclear. Attested since the early 20th century.

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /?æl???zænd?/
  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /?æl???z??nd?/
  • (æ-tensing, rhotic) IPA(key): [?æl???ze?nd?]
  • (æ-tensing, non-rhotic) IPA(key): [?æl???ze?nd?]
  • Hyphenation: Al?ex?an?der

Noun

alexander (plural alexanders)

  1. A cocktail made of cognac or gin, white crème de cacao, and light cream.

References

  • “Alexander, n.2.”, in OED Online ?, Oxford, Oxfordshire: Oxford University Press, September 2012
  • Douglas Harper (2001–2021) , “Alexander”, in Online Etymology Dictionary

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