alate

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Pronunciation

• (America) IPA: /ˈeɪˌleɪt/ enPR: āʹlāt'

Adjective

alate

1. (entomology, botany) Having winglike extensions or parts; winged.

Synonyms

• alated

Noun

alate (plural alates)

1. A winged, reproductive form of several social insects.

Adverb

alate (not comparable)

1. (archaic) recently; lately; of late.

   There hath been alate such tales spread abroad. — Latimer.

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