ALA: Definition with ALA Pictures and Photos

1. Noun. A flat wing-shaped process or winglike part of an organism. "The flat petals of a pea blossom are alae"

Generic synonyms: Appendage, Outgrowth, Process
Derivative terms: Alary, Alate

2. Noun. A wing of an insect.

Generic synonyms: Wing
Group relationships: Insect
Derivative terms: Alary, Alate

1. n. A winglike organ, or part.

1. Initialism. Alpha Linolenic Acid ¹

2. Initialism. American Library Association ¹

3. Initialism. Acacia Leadership Academy ¹

4. Noun. (zoology) A wing or winglike structure. ¹

5. Noun. (anatomy) A winglike anatomical process or part, especially of bone. ¹

6. Noun. (botany) The flattened border of some stems, fruits, and seeds, or one of the two side petals of certain flowers in the pea family. ¹

7. Noun. (architecture) In ancient Rome, a small room opening into a larger room or courtyard. ¹

8. Preposition. (colloquial) (alternative form of a la) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

1. a wing or winglike part [n ALAE]

1. A winglike organ, or part. Origin: L, a wing. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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