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alar

/ˈeɪ.lɚ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.95 in modern English

Syllables
alar
IPA
/ˈeɪ.lɚ/
4
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
2
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of or relating to the armpit; axillary.

adj

Having, resembling, or composed of wings or alae.

name

A trade name for daminozide.

Etymology

From Latin ala (“wing”) + -ar (adjectival suffix).

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈeɪ.lɚ/
  • British English: /ˈeɪ.lər/

Derived Forms

alarplasty interalar postalar prealar subalar

Phrases

alar canal alar chest alar foramen alar ligaments greater alar cartilage lesser alar cartilage

Synonyms

alary aliform wing-shaped axillary daminozide

Homonyms

ailer eyler aylor

Questions

How do you pronounce alar?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈeɪ.lɚ/.
What does alar mean?
Of or relating to the armpit; axillary.
Where does alar come from?
It is traced to Latin.

How to pronounce alar

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