Definition of ala Ala
/ejˈlʌ/ - [eylu] - a•la
We found 10 definitions of ala from 6 different sources.
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What does ala mean?
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NounPlural: alas |
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| ala - a wing of an insect | ||
| wing a movable organ for flying (one of a pair) | ||
| insect small air-breathing arthropod | ||
| ala - a flat wing-shaped process or winglike part of an organism; "the alae of the nose"; "the alae of a maple seed"; "the flat petals of a pea blossom are alae" | ||
| appendage, outgrowth, process a part that is joined to something larger | ||
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Wiktionary 
- ala (Noun)
A wing or winglike structure. - ala (Noun)
A winglike anatomical process or part, especially of bone. - ala (Noun)
The flattened border of some stems, fruits, and seeds, or one of the two side petals of certain flowers in the pea family. - ala (Noun)
In ancient Rome, a small room opening into a larger room or courtyard.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- ala (n.)
A winglike organ, or part.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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A dialect of the Eastern Oromo language.
Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥
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According to Latin authors, this word signifies the wing of an army, i.e., the flanks, on which were placed troops furnished by the allied nations; also sometimes used to designate a brigade of cavalry occupying the same position in battle.
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🔤- ala, noun, singular of alas.
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