alated Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite (of seeds or insects) having winglike extensions
    alate.
    • alate leaves
    • alate seeds of a maple tree

WordNet

A*late" adverb
Etymology
Pref. a- + late.
Definitions
  1. Lately; of late. Archaic
    There hath been alate such tales spread abroad. Latimer.
A"late, A"la*ted adjective (Also<
  • Alate
  • Alated
)
Etymology
L. alatus, from ala wing.
Definitions
  1. Winged; having wings, or side appendages like wings.

Webster 1913