ala
/ˈeɪ.lə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: alae
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A wing or winglike anatomic process or part, especially of bone.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The flattened border of some stems, fruits, and seeds, or one of the two side petals of certain flowers in the pea family.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ala” mean?
A wing or winglike anatomic process or part, especially of bone.
Is “ala” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.