dealate

See also: dëalate and de-alate

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From de- +‎ alate.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /diˈeɪˌleɪt/, /diˈeɪˌlɪt/

Adjective

dealate (not comparable)

  1. (entomology) Having lost or shed its wings, usually in the normal course of its life cycle.

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Noun

dealate (plural dealates)

  1. (entomology) A creature that has lost or shed its wings.

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