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alate

adjective

(of seeds or insects) having winglike extensions

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
A
Ends with
E
Contains
LA
Scrabble score
5

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Pronunciation

ˈeɪˌleɪt

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adjective

  1. (of seeds or insects) having winglike extensions

    “Alate leaves”

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Alate leaves
Alate seeds of a maple tree

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