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alar

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪlə/
Definition of alar

adjective

Zoology or Anatomy
  • relating to or resembling a wing or wings.
  • Botanyanother term for axillary.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin alaris, from ala 'wing'

alar in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of alar in the US English dictionary