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• Alcyonarian

  any anthozoan coelenterate of the subclass Alcyonaria, as corals and sea anemones, having the tentacles and other body parts in branches or segments of eight. belonging or pertaining to the Alcyonaria. Historical Examples More interesting than the Annelids, however, are the alcyonarian Actinozoa. Young Folks’ Library, Volume XI (of 20) Various Every alcyonarian colony is […]

• Alcyone

  a third-magnitude star in the constellation Taurus: brightest star in the Pleiades. Also, Halcyon, Halcyone. Classical Mythology. a daughter of Aeolus who, with her husband, Ceyx, was transformed into a kingfisher. Contemporary Examples The Alcyone dessert wine based on Tannat is an incredible wine for these types of chocolate. Valentine’s Day Wine and Chocolate Pairings […]

• Alcyoneus

  a giant who threw a stone at Hercules and was killed when Hercules hit the stone back with his club. a giant who, invulnerable in his own country, was dragged by Hercules to another country and there killed.

• Ald

  . Historical Examples Why, nowte varry particlar, only ald Wudsworth’s brocken lowce ageean. The English Lakes A. G. Bradley But she changed her key when she heard the ald lady’s words. Madam Crowl’s Ghost and The Dead Sexton Joseph Sheridan LeFanu And after that Ruskin and “ald Will Bell” were firm friends in spite of […]

• Alda

  Frances, 1885–1952, U.S. operatic singer. a male or female given name. Historical Examples There was no sign of any confidence having been made to Alda. The Pillars of the House, Vol. I (of 2) Charlotte M. Yonge I remembered Alda’s words and her admonition, “Be inside the pavilion.” Tarrano the Conqueror Raymond King Cummings I […]

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