Definition of alate
(Entry 1 of 2)
: having wings or a winglike part
alate
nounDefinition of alate (Entry 2 of 2)
: a winged insect (such as an ant or termite) of a kind having winged and wingless forms
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The first known use of alate was in 1661
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