ALATED

alate, alated

(adjective) (of seeds or insects) having winglike extensions; “alate leaves”; “alate seeds of a maple tree”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Adjective

alated (comparative more alated, superlative most alated)

Alate.

Source: Wiktionary


A"late, A"la*ted, a. Etym: [L. alatus, from ala wing.]

Definition: Winged; having wings, or side appendages like wings.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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5 May 2025

UNEXPLOITED

(adjective) not developed, improved, exploited or used; “vast unexploited (or undeveloped) natural resources”; “taxes on undeveloped lots are low”


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There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.

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