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alae

US/ˈeɪˌli/

alae 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.

Forms of alae

alternative formalæ

Phrases with alae

Questions about alae

What is alae the plural of?
Alae is the plural of ala.
How do you pronounce alae?
Alae is pronounced /ˈeɪˌli/ (US).

Words near alae in the dictionary

  1. Aladesanmi
  2. Aladesanmis
  3. Aladfar
  4. Aladinist
  5. Aladinists
  6. alae
  7. alae spuriae
  8. Alaeddin
  9. Alafair
  10. alafenamide
  11. alafosfalin

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