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alexander

Pronunciation: /ˌælɪɡˈzændɚ/

The English word “alexander” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A cocktail made of cognac or gin, white crème de cacao, and light cream.
  2. Any member of the genus Zizia of North American flowering plants.

Etymology

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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