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alar

UK/ˈeɪ.lər/ US/ˈeɪ.lɚ/ uncommon
adjective (2) noun (1)

adjective

1.

of or relating to the axil

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2.

having or resembling wings

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noun

1.

a growth-regulating chemical sprayed on fruit trees; entire crop can be harvested at one time

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Origin

From Latin ala (“wing”) + -ar (adjectival suffix).

Phrases

  • alar canal
  • alar chest
  • alar foramen
  • alar ligaments
  • greater alar cartilage
  • lesser alar cartilage

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