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.
While Yasmine literally means gift of God in ancient Persian, the name usually refers to the exotic flower known for its heady fragrance. Jasmine is often coined the queen of flowers in botanical circles, and it symbolizes divine hope, sensuality, love and romance, grace and elegance or harmony in different cultures.