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Alate Definition & Meaning

alate
adjective
  1. (of seeds or insects) having winglike extensions; "alate leaves"; "alate seeds of a maple tree"

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What does alate mean?
(of seeds or insects) having winglike extensions; "alate leaves"; "alate seeds of a maple tree"
What part of speech is alate?
Alate is an adjective.

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