dealate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having lost or shed its wings, usually in the normal course of its life cycle.
noun
  1. A creature that has lost or shed its wings.

Pronunciation

/diˈeɪˌleɪt/ /diˈeɪˌlɪt/

Word forms

dealate de-alate dëalate dealates

Etymology

From de- + alate.

Synonyms

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