alate
English
Etymology 1
Latin ālātus, from āla (“wing”).
Pronunciation
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Adjective
alate (comparative more alate, superlative most alate)
- (entomology, botany) Having winglike extensions or parts; winged.
Synonyms
Derived terms
Noun
alate (plural alates)
- A winged, reproductive form of several social insects.
Etymology 2
Adverb
alate (not comparable)
Italian
Verb
alate
- second-person plural present indicative of alare
- second-person plural imperative of alare
- feminine plural of alato
Anagrams
Latin
Adjective
(deprecated template usage) ālāte
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