ala (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 08
def a flat wing-shaped process or winglike part of an organism
examples the alae of the nose
the alae of a maple seed
the flat petals of a pea blossom are alae
Outgoing links
Hypernym process, outgrowth, appendage
Derivationally related form ala → alary
Derivationally related form ala → alate
Incoming links
Derivationally related form alary → ala
Derivationally related form alate → ala
Hyponym process, outgrowth, appendage

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