Definitions for Algerine

Algerine Al·ge·rine

Spelling: [al-juh-reen]
IPA: /ˌæl dʒəˈrin/

Algerine is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 341 anagrams from letters in Algerine (aeegilnr).

Definitions for Algerine

noun

  1. Algerian.
  2. (lowercase) a pirate.
  3. (lowercase) algerienne.
  4. a brightly striped woolen fabric used for tents, awnings, curtains, etc.

adjective

  1. Algerian.

Origin of Algerine

First recorded in 1650-60; Alger(ia) + -ine1

Examples for Algerine

The Algerine could not believe this, and told the American so.

What would the subjects of Algerine or Turkish despotism say?

Could I get at it by some fortunate introduction to the Algerine ambassador?

We have said that Algerine roofs are flat, but they are by no means regular.

That she was an Algerine pirate, and had been engaged in plundering the brig, we had no doubt.

A Frenchman, taken into slavery by an Algerine, was asked what he could do.

The Algerine had, after all, outmanœuvred the over-clever Genoese.

The Algerine besought him to make no attack for three hours.

Our larboard bow-chaser was fired, but the Algerine took no notice of it.

In the long list of Algerine viceroys, we meet with many a European.

Word Value for Algerine
Scrable

9

Words with friends

12

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