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alæ

alæ is the plural of ala.

Meaning of ala

Noun

ala (plural alae or alæ)

  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.

Questions about alæ

What is alæ the plural of?
Alæ is the plural of ala.

Words near alæ in the dictionary

  1. Alzheimerian
  2. Alzheimerism
  3. Alzheimers
  4. Alzies
  5. Alzira
  6. alæ
  7. Alès
  8. alépine
  9. alépines
  10. Alūksne
  11. Alțina

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