Definitions for alula
ˈæl yə lə; -ˌlialu·la

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1. alula, calypternoun

   scalelike structure between the base of the wing and the halter of a two-winged fly

2. bastard wing, alula, spurious wingnoun

   tuft of small stiff feathers on the first digit of a bird's wing

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1. alulanoun

   Bastard wing. A small projection on the anterior edge of the wing on some birds.

2. Etymology: From ; diminutive of ala.

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1. Alula

   The alula , or bastard wing, (plural alulae) is a small projection on the anterior edge of the wing of modern birds and a few non-avian dinosaurs. The word is Latin and means "winglet"; it is the diminutive of ala, meaning "wing". The alula is the freely moving first digit, a bird's "thumb", and typically bears three to five small flight feathers, with the exact number depending on the species. There also are minor covert feathers overlying the flight feathers. Like the larger flight feathers found on the wing's trailing edge, these alula feathers are asymmetrical, with the shaft running closer to anterior edge.

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1. alula

   An alula is a small projection on the anterior edge of the wing of a bird or insects. In birds, it is formed by three to five small flight feathers, which are the bird's equivalent of a human thumb. It helps the bird control its flight, particularly during slow speeds or landing.

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1. Alulanoun

   a false or bastard wing. See under Bastard

2. Etymology: [NL., dim. of L. ala a wing.]

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1. Alula

   The alula, or bastard wing, is a small projection on the anterior edge of the wing of modern birds. The word is Latin and means "winglet"; it is the diminutive of ala, meaning "wing". The alula is the freely moving first digit, a bird's "thumb," and typically bears three to five small flight feathers, with the exact number depending on the species. There also are minor covert feathers overlying the flight feathers. Like the larger flight feathers found on the wing's trailing edge, these alula feathers are asymmetrical, with the shaft running closer to anterior edge.

How to pronounce alula?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of alula in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of alula in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=alula
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Alula
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alula
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alula
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=alula