ula

1 of 3

plural noun

ˈyülə
: the buccal gums

-ula

2 of 3

noun suffix

-u·​la
(y)ələ
plural -ulas
-ləz
or -ulae
-ˌlē,
-ˌlī
: small one
Clangula
siphonula
placula

-ula

3 of 3

plural of -ulum

Word History

Etymology

Plural noun

New Latin, from Greek oula, plural of oulon; probably akin to Greek eilein to roll, eilyein to roll, wrap

Noun suffix

Latin

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“Ula.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ula. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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