Associations to the word «Alexandrine»

Wiktionary

ALEXANDRINE, noun. A line of poetic meter having twelve syllables, usually divided into two or three equal parts.
ALEXANDRINE, noun. An Alexandrine parrot or parakeet.
ALEXANDRINE, adjective. Belonging to Alexandria; Alexandrian.

Dictionary definition

ALEXANDRINE, noun. (prosody) a line of verse that has six iambic feet.

Wise words

Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible, speak a few sensible words.
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe