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

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?
Dhammapada