Definition of alate
: having wings or a winglike part
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Origin and Etymology of alate
Latin alatus, from ala
Definition of alate
: a winged insect (such as an ant or termite) of a kind having winged and wingless forms
Recent Examples of alate from the Web
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The alates flying from their nests can travel up to 300 yards.
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First Known Use of alate
1941
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