Associations to the word «Alate»

Wiktionary

ALATE, adjective. (entomology) (botany) Having winglike extensions or parts; winged.
ALATE, noun. A winged, reproductive form of several social insects.
ALATE, adverb. (archaic) recently; lately; of late.

Dictionary definition

ALATE, adjective. (of seeds or insects) having winglike extensions; "alate leaves"; "alate seeds of a maple tree".

Wise words

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