a woman who is a graduate or former student of a specific school, college, or university. Origin of alumna. 1880-1885. 1880-85, Americanism; < Latin: foster daughter, pupil; feminine of alumnus.
There are thousands of species that fall under the genus Rosa, and roses are probably the most symbolic blooms in the language of flowers. Roses have different meanings depending on their colors, how fully bloomed they are and whether or not the leaves are left on the stems. To signify grace, send pink roses.
Flower Symbolism: One of the flowers Ophelia discusses is the pansy. Throughout the world, the pansy is most commonly seen as a symbol for free thought and in fact the word 'pansy' comes from the French word pensee meaning thought.The flower is said to resemble a human face and in the month of August, the pansy is thought to nod forward as if deep in thought..hroughout the world, the pansy is most commonly seen as a symbol for free thought and in fact the word 'pansy' comes from the French word pensee meaning thought. The flower is said to resemble a human face and in the month of August, the pansy is thought to nod forward as if deep in thought..