Alexian
noun
Alex·ian
\ə-ˈlek-shən, -ˈlek-sē-ən\
Definition of Alexian
-s
: a member of a Roman Catholic order devoted to care of the sick
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Origin and Etymology of alexian
St. Alexius, 5th century Roman Christian founder of the order + English -an
First Known Use: 1765
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