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单词 alexandrinus
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Alexandrinus

[ al-ig-zan-dree-nuhs, -drahy-, -zahn- ]
/ ˌæl ɪg zænˈdri nəs, -ˈdraɪ-, -zɑn- /

noun

the Greek uncial codex, dating from the early 5th century a.d., originally containing the complete text of the Greek Old and New Testaments.
Compare codex.

Origin of Alexandrinus

<Latin: literally, of Alexandria (Egypt); so called from its origin; see -ine1

Words nearby Alexandrinus

Alexandretta, Alexandria, Alexandrian, Alexandrina, Alexandrine, Alexandrinus, alexandrite, Alexandroupolis, alexia, Alexian, Alexiares
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Example sentences from the Web for Alexandrinus

  • As for Plotinus, he remarked among his disciples, “Now the body of Alexandrinus is collapsing like an empty purse.”

    Letters on Literature|Andrew Lang
  • For example, Alexandrinus Olympius, another mystic, tried magical arts against Plotinus.

    Letters on Literature|Andrew Lang
  • It appears probable that Cyril Lucar had brought it with Alexandrinus.

    Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7|Various
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