A medieval lyric or morning serenade about the coming of dawn. The alba's refrain typically ends with the word "dawn." The theme can be religious, but more frequently the theme [..]

Latin word used in plant names meaning white colouring

Elegant, tall, slender, upright bushes that produce delicate blooms that sit against a background of grey-green foliage. They possess a rich perfume and make good cut flowers. Zones 3-9

In the repertory of the troubadours and Trouvères, a song dealing with a lover's morning departure from his beloved after an illicit tryst.

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A derivative from the Latin albus meaning white matter. Origin: fem. Of L. Albus, white (05 Mar 2000)

An abbreviation for the Albania Bridge Federation.

copperhead snake; ground rattler

A type of lyrical poetry, traditionally

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an alb, a long white tight-sleeved vestment; dawn. alba firma:

This name is derived from two distinct names, Alba 2 and Alba 3, with distinct origins, Latin and Germanic. Over time these names have become confused with one another. To further complicate the matte [..]

Feminine form of Albus.

Originally a short form of Germanic names beginning with the element alb meaning "elf" (Proto-Germanic *albaz).