European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
"The local farmers harvested young shoots of alexander to add its mild, celery-like flavor to their winter stews."
king of Macedon; conqueror of Greece and Egypt and Persia; founder of Alexandria (356-323 BC)
"Alexander, the great king of Macedon who conquered Greece, Egypt, and Persia, established the city that now bears his name."
Alternative letter-case form of alexander
"After dinner, she enjoyed a warm Alexander cocktail made with cognac, crème de cacao, and light cream."
A cocktail made of cognac or gin, white crème de cacao, and light cream.
In plain English: Alexander is not an object but rather a common male name used for people around the world.
"Alexander was named after his grandfather, who served in World War II."
Usage: An Alexander is a creamy dessert-like cocktail typically served as an after-dinner drink rather than before meals. It distinguishes itself from similar drinks by specifically using either cognac or gin paired with both dark and light crème de cacao for its signature flavor profile.
A male given name from Ancient Greek, most famously held by Alexander the Great.
"The teacher asked the student named Alexander to share his thoughts on the history of Macedonia."
The name Alexander comes from Ancient Greek, where it originally combined words meaning "to defend" and "man." It entered English via Latin as a form used to describe someone who is a defender of mankind.