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.
Derived from the Greek word leiron, (generally assumed to refer to the white Madonna lily), the lily was so revered by the Greeks that they believed it sprouted from the milk of Hera, the queen of the gods. Lilies are known to be the May birth flower, and the 30th wedding anniversary flower.ymbolizing humility and devotion, lilies are the 30th anniversary flower-while lilies of the valley are the 2nd wedding anniversary flower. As the flowers most often associated with funerals, lilies symbolize that the soul of the departed has received restored innocence after death.