Alexandria

/æləkˈzændɹi.ə/name
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1

A city, port, and former capital of Egypt famed for its ancient library and lighthouse.

2

Former name of Iskandariya: a city in central Iraq.

3

Former name of Iskenderun: a city in southeastern Turkey.

4

Former name of Kandahar: a city in southern Afghanistan.

5

Former name of Bagram: a city in eastern Afghanistan.

6

Former name of Ghazni: a city in eastern Afghanistan.

7

Former name of Mary: a city in Turkmenistan.

8

Former name of Khujand: a city in Tajikistan.

9

Alternative form of Alessandria: a city in Piedmont, Italy.

10

A governorate of Egypt around the city.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing