ala.
A wing or winglike anatomic process or part, especially of bone.
Meaning & usage
A wing or winglike anatomic process or part, especially of bone.
The flattened border of some stems, fruits, and seeds, or one of the two side petals of certain flowers in the pea family.
In ancient Rome, a small room opening into a larger room or courtyard.
Where this word comes from
Originated 1730–40, borrowed from Latin āla (“wing”). Doublet of aisle.
Alternative form of a la.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from French à la, by way of its English derivation a la.
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