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ala
noun
a wing of an insect
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 3
- Starts with
- A
- Ends with
- A
- Contains
- L
- Scrabble score
- 3
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈeɪ.lə
Meaning
Definitions
noun
a wing of an insect
noun
a flat wing-shaped process or winglike part of an organism
“the alae of the nose”
In context
Example Sentences
the alae of the nose
the alae of a maple seed
the flat petals of a pea blossom are alae