ala
noun
Simple meaning
A wing of an insect.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
ayluhSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈeɪlə
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
anatomy
A wing of an insect
anatomy
A flat wing-shaped process or winglike part of an organism
anatomy
A wing or winglike anatomic process or part, especially of bone.
botany
The flattened border of some stems, fruits, and seeds, or one of the two side petals of certain flowers in the pea family.
architecture
In ancient Rome, a small room opening into a larger room or courtyard.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Varies by meaning
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