Standard Lemma guide

dealate

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /diˈeɪˌleɪt/
  • /diˈeɪˌlɪt/

1

adj

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: biology, entomology, natural-sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A creature that has lost or shed its wings.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, entomology, natural-sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From de- + alate.