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alula

al·u·la
A a

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [al-yuh-luh]
    • /ˈæl yə lə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [al-yuh-luh]
    • /ˈæl yə lə/

Definitions of alula word

  • noun alula the terminal part of a bird's wing corresponding to the thumb, consisting of two or more quills; bastard wing 3
  • noun plural alula Also called bastard wing, spurious wing. the group of three to six small, rather stiff feathers growing on the first digit, pollex, or thumb of a bird's wing. 1
  • noun plural alula a membranous lobe at the base of each wing of a dipterous insect. 1
  • noun alula Bastard wing. A small projection on the anterior edge of the wing on some birds. 1

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Origin of alula

First appearance:

before 1765
One of the 46% newest English words
1765-75; < New Latin, equivalent to Latin āl(a) wing + -ula -ule

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Parts of speech for Alula

noun
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preposition
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alula popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

alula usage trend in Literature

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