alate

(ālāt′)

adjective

having wings or winglike attachments
also alated

Origin: L alatus < ala, a wing: see aileron

noun

the winged form of insect species, as ants or termites, having both winged and wingless forms

See alate in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Having winglike extensions or parts; winged: alate leaves.

Origin:

Origin: Latin ālātus

Origin: , from āla, wing

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