Definitions for: Alexanders


[n] European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb



Webster (1913) Definition: Al`ex*an"ders, Alisanders Al`i*san"ders, n. [OE.
alisaundre, OF. alissandere, fr. Alexander or Alexandria.]
(Bot)
A name given to two species of the genus Smyrnium, formerly
cultivated and used as celery now is; -- called also {horse
parsely}.

Synonyms: Alexander, black lovage, horse parsley, Smyrnium olusatrum

See Also: genus Smyrnium, herb, herbaceous plant, Smyrnium

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