dealate

See also: dëalate and de-alate

English

Alternative forms

de-alate, dëalate

Etymology

de- +‎ alate

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /diˈeɪˌleɪt/, /diˈeɪˌlɨt/

Adjective

dealate (comparative more dealate, superlative most dealate)

(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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