Noun, Adjective
Definitions:Noun: a feather or group of feathers attached to a birds wing.
Adjective: relating to or resembling a wing or wings.
Pronunciations:US: /ˈeɪ.lər.i/
UK: /ˈæl.ər.i/
Origin and Usage:The word "alary" comes from the Latin word "ala," meaning "wing." The noun form of "alary" refers to a feather or group of feathers attached to a birds wing, while the adjective form describes something that is wing-like or resembles a wing. The word is not commonly used in everyday language but may be used in scientific or technical contexts.
Synonyms:Feather, wing feather, plume, quill, pinion.
Related Words:Alary, alate, alcid, aleph, algal, algid, algum, alibi, alien, align.
Example Sentences:Noun: The birds alary feathers were damaged and unable to sustain flight.
Adjective: The airplanes alary design allowed it to glide through the air with ease.