alation
|a-la-tion|
C2
/əˈleɪʃən/
having wings
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'alatus,' where 'ala' meant 'wing.'
Historical Evolution
'alatus' transformed into the English word 'alation' through the influence of Latin on English vocabulary.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having wings,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state of having wings or being winged.
The alation of the mythical creature was depicted in the ancient mural.
Synonyms
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