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.
The lotus flower is associated with Buddhism and is a symbol of feminine beauty; it is also associated with purity because it rises unsullied from the mud. In Chinese, one word for lotus (è· he) is a homophone for the word for âharmonyâ (å).