Noun
- 1. ala, process, outgrowth, appendage
- usage: 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"
- 2. ala, wing
- usage: a wing of an insect
Adverb
- 1. unfortunately, unluckily, regrettably, alas
- usage: by bad luck; "unfortunately it rained all day"; "alas, I cannot stay"
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