dealate

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See also: dëalate and de-alate

English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

de-alate, dëalate

Etymology[edit]

de- +‎ alate

Pronunciation[edit]

IPA^(key): /diˈeɪˌleɪt/, /diˈeɪˌlɪt/

Adjective[edit]

dealate (not comparable)

(entomology) Having lost or shed its wings, usually in the normal course of its life cycle.

Synonyms[edit]

dealated

Noun[edit]

dealate (plural dealates)

(entomology) A creature that has lost or shed its wings.

Anagrams[edit]

ate lead, eat lead, tea lead

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