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ala

2 syllables · also alae
noun
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As a noun, ala means a wing or winglike anatomic process or part, especially of bone.

Meanings of ala

3 meanings

noun

  1. anatomyA wing or winglike anatomic process or part, especially of bone.

  2. botanyThe flattened border of some stems, fruits, and seeds, or one of the two side petals of certain flowers in the pea family.

  3. architectureIn ancient Rome, a small room opening into a larger room or courtyard.

preposition

Alternative form of a la.

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