Plural of alexa, a traditional Scottish cup with two handles, sometimes used for ceremonial purposes.
The singular 'alexa' derives from Scottish dialect and folk tradition. The origins are obscure but may relate to local craft traditions of Scottish Highland and Lowland regions.
These two-handled cups were designed so two people could literally drink a toast to each other simultaneously—the dual handles made the act of shared drinking a physical metaphor for friendship and alliance.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.