# ala

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈeɪ.lə/ · frequency rank #14,261

## Definitions
1. A wing or winglike anatomic process or part, especially of bone.
2. The flattened border of some stems, fruits, and seeds, or one of the two side petals of certain flowers in the pea family.
3. In ancient Rome, a small room opening into a larger room or courtyard.

## Etymology
Originated from 1730–40, borrowed from Latin āla (“wing”). Doublet of aisle.

## Easily confused with
- **as** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/ala-vs-as)
- **at** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/ala-vs-at)
- **an** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/ala-vs-an)
- **AM** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/ala-vs-am)
- **AP** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/ala-vs-ap)
- **aw** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/ala-vs-aw)
- **AR** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/ala-vs-ar)
- **AU** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/ala-vs-au)
- **AZ** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/ala-vs-az)
- **av** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/ala-vs-av)
- **ay** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/ala-vs-ay)
- **ao** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/ala-vs-ao)
- **ax** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/ala-vs-ax)
- **and** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/ala-vs-and)
- **are** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/ala-vs-are)
- **all** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/ala-vs-all)
- **any** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/ala-vs-any)
- **ask** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/ala-vs-ask)
- **art** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/ala-vs-art)
- **ass** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/ala-vs-ass)

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/ala