Ala

/ˈālə/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A wing or wing-like structure.

The bird spread its ala, soaring high into the sky.

In architecture, a side wing of a building.

The museum features an ala that houses modern art exhibits.

A term used in anatomy to refer to wing-like parts of certain structures.

The ala of the nose is important for facial aesthetics.

preposition

Used in some languages and contexts to indicate a manner or style.

The event was held ala French, showcasing their culture.

Latin 'ala', meaning 'wing'.

ala carte

Referring to ordering dishes separately from the menu.

ala mode

Referring to a dish served with ice cream.

wing

A limb of an insect or bird adapted for flight.

fletching

The feathers or vanes fixed to the shaft of an arrow.

A term used to refer to someone's style or sleekness.

He's got that ala vibe, always looking fresh.

Used to describe an impressive or dominating presence.

She walked in with an ala attitude that turned heads.