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English 2 senses of the word ala:
NOUNbodyalaa flat wing-shaped process or winglike part of an organism
animalalaa wing of an insect
ala pronunciation
Soundsey'lah
RhymesAbila ... Zola: 109 rhymes with lah...
Englishala: 2 senses noun 1, body
MeaningA flat wing-shaped process or winglike part of an organism.
Examples
  • "the alae of the nose"
  • "the alae of a maple seed"
  • "the flat petals of a pea blossom are alae"
Broaderprocess, outgrowth, appendageA natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant
Adjectivesalaryhaving or resembling wings
alate(of seeds or insects) having winglike extensions
Englishala: 2 senses noun 2, animal
MeaningA wing of an insect.
Part ofinsectsmall air-breathing arthropod
BroaderwingA movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
Adjectivesalaryhaving or resembling wings
alate(of seeds or insects) having winglike extensions

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