Ala
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈeɪ.lə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ala is a noun meaning (anatomy) A wing or winglike anatomic process or part, especially of bone.
Meaning
(anatomy) A wing or winglike anatomic process or part, especially of bone.
More Meanings
- (botany) The flattened border of some stems, fruits, and seeds, or one of the two side petals of certain flowers in the pea family.
- (architecture) In ancient Rome, a small room opening into a larger room or courtyard.
- (colloquial) Alternative form of a la.
Example Sentences
The film is told in reverse ala Memento.
[…] the NYSE didn't implode ala Merrill […]
[…] interactive plasma screens with flashing digits and what not, ala “Minority Report,” […]
[…] we might be getting to the point where Palin is a bona fide liability—ala Pelosi—for the GOP.
Word Forms
- alae
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include regrettably, unfortunately, unluckily, wing, aal, alan.
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