dealate

See also: dëalate and de-alate

English

Alternative forms

• de-alate, dëalate

Etymology

de- +‎ alate

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /diˈeɪˌleɪt/, /diˈeɪˌlɨt/

Adjective

dealate (comparative more dealate, superlative most dealate)

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

Synonyms

• dealated

Noun

dealate (plural dealates)

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

Anagrams

• ate lead, eat lead, tea lead