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ala

noun

Meaning

  1. A wing or winglike structure.
  2. A winglike anatomical process or part, especially of bone.
  3. The flattened border of some stems, fruits, and seeds, or one of the two side petals of certain flowers in the pea family.
  4. In ancient Rome, a small room opening into a larger room or courtyard.
  5. In the style or manner of.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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