1. ala(n = noun.body) - a flat wing-shaped process or winglike part of an organism; "the alae of the nose"; "the alae of a maple seed"; "the flat petals of a pea blossom are alae"
is a kind of appendage, outgrowth, process
Derived forms adjective alary1, adjective alate1
2. ala(n = noun.animal) - a wing of an insect;
is a kind of wing
is a part of insect
Derived forms adjective alary1, adjective alate1
A winglike organ, or part. [1913 Webster]