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Alular

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Definition: Relating to or resembling a small wing or feather.

Example sentence: The alular feathers on the bird's wings help provide balance during flight.

Related products: Alular Feathers, Bird Wings

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Definition: The small, finger-like projection on the leading edge of a bird's wings.

Example sentence: The alular is an important part of a bird's anatomy, aiding in turning and maneuvering mid-flight.

Related products: Bird Wings, Bird Anatomy

Sense 2:

Definition: A mobile, brush-like appendage attached to the forewings of certain insects.

Example sentence: The alular of the butterfly helps in stabilizing its flight by altering air currents.

Related products: Brush-like Appendages

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

Definition: (Rare usage) To fly or glide like a winged creature.

Example sentence: The ethereal creature alulars gracefully over the meadows, captivating all who witness its flight.

Related products: Winged Creatures