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Term: ala

Definition:

1. (noun) a wing or winglike part.

2. (noun) a lateral part of an organ or structure.

3. (noun) a long winglike anatomic part or process.

4. (noun) a flat horizontal projection resembling a wing of an insect.

5. (noun) a larva or cocoon resembling a butterfly pupa.

6. (noun) a former coin and monetary unit of Albania.

7. (noun) a botanical term used to describe the leaflet or narrow sterile part of a fern leaf.

Sample Sentences:

1. The bird spread its ala and took off into the sky.

2. The ala of the brain was found to be damaged in the accident.

3. The bat has ala that help it fly through the night.

4. The ala of the insect provided stability during flight.

5. The caterpillar spun its ala before turning into a beautiful butterfly.

6. The ala was used as a monetary unit in Albania until the currency was changed.

7. The fern's leaves had delicate ala at the end.

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