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alate

Translations

alatenoun
alates
pl
Countable term in entomology for the winged (usually reproductive) form of social insects.
alateEntomologie.
After the first summer rain, swarms of alates emerge from the colony.
Après la première pluie d'été, des essaims d'alates émergent de la colonie.
alateadjective
Used across biology to denote the presence of wings or wing-like extensions; non-gradable in normal use.
The alate seeds are carried away by the breeze.
Les graines ailées sont emportées par la brise.

Definitions

alatenoun
A winged insect, especially a reproductive individual in social species such as ants or termites.
After the first summer rain, swarms of alates emerge from the colony.
alateadjective
Having wings or wing-like appendages; winged.
The alate seeds are carried away by the breeze.
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