dealate

See also: dëalate and de-alate

English

Alternative forms

de-alate, dëalate

Etymology

de- +‎ alate

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /diˈeɪˌleɪt/, /diˈeɪˌlɪt/

Adjective

dealate (not comparable)

(entomology) Having lost or shed its wings, usually in the normal course of its life cycle.

Synonyms

dealated

Noun

dealate (plural dealates)

(entomology) A creature that has lost or shed its wings.

Anagrams

ate lead, eat lead, tea lead

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