DEALATE

Etymology

Adjective

dealate (not comparable)

(entomology) Having lost or shed its wings, usually in the normal course of its life cycle.

Synonyms

• dealated

Noun

dealate (plural dealates)

(entomology) A creature that has lost or shed its wings.

Anagrams

• ate lead, eat lead, tea lead

Source: Wiktionary



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