ala

Meaning

Noun

• A wing or winglike anatomic process or part, especially of bone.
• The flattened border of some stems, fruits, and seeds, or one of the two side petals of certain flowers in the pea family.
• In ancient Rome, a small room opening into a larger room or courtyard.

Origin

• Originated 1730–40, borrowed from Latin āla. aisle.
• Borrowed from French à la, by way of its English derivation a la.