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alate

Syllabification: (a·late)
Pronunciation: /ˈāˌlāt/

Definition of alate

adjective

Botany & Entomology
  • (chiefly of insects or seeds) having wings or winglike appendages.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin alatus, from ala 'wing'

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Definition of alate in the British & World English dictionary