dealate
See also: dëalate and de-alate
English
Alternative forms
- de-alate, dëalate
Etymology
de- + alate
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /diˈeɪˌleɪt/, /diˈeɪˌlɨt/
Adjective
dealate (comparative more dealate, superlative most dealate)
- (entomology) Having lost or shed its wings, usually in the normal course of its life cycle.
Synonyms
- dealated
Noun
dealate (plural dealates)
- (entomology) A creature that has lost or shed its wings.
Anagrams
- ate lead, eat lead, tea lead