What does a la mean?
A la means (anatomy) A wing or winglike anatomic process or part, especially of bone..
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/ˈeɪ.lə/ · noun
(anatomy) A wing or winglike anatomic process or part, especially of bone..
The film is told in reverse ala Memento.
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A la means (anatomy) A wing or winglike anatomic process or part, especially of bone..
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The film is told in reverse ala Memento.
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