alae
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/ˈeɪliː/
(ala)
wing-like structure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alae' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ala', where 'ala' meant 'wing'.
Historical Evolution
'ala' changed from the Latin word 'ala' and eventually became the modern English word 'alae' as its plural form.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'wing', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'ala', referring to wing-like structures or appendages in biology.
The alae of the butterfly are beautifully colored.
Synonyms
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