Definition of alas

Overview of noun ala

The noun ala has 2 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)

1. ala

(a flat wing-shaped process or winglike part of an organism; "the alae of the nose"; "the alae of a maple seed"; "the flat petals of a pea blossom are alae")

2. ala

(a wing of an insect)

Overview of adv alas

The adv alas has 1 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)

1. unfortunately, unluckily, regrettably, alas

(by bad luck; "unfortunately it rained all day"; "alas, I cannot stay")