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ala.

A wing or winglike anatomic process or part, especially of bone.

3 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈeɪ.lə/General-American
  1. A wing or winglike anatomic process or part, especially of bone.

  2. The flattened border of some stems, fruits, and seeds, or one of the two side petals of certain flowers in the pea family.

  3. 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.

prep
  1. Alternative form of a la.

    alt-of · alternative · colloquial
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from French à la, by way of its English derivation a la.

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