Definition of alate

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • alate is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 5
  • alate is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 5
  • alate is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 6

Definition of alate


  • (of seeds or insects) having winglike extensions (adjective)

    Examples

    1. alate leaves
    2. alate seeds of a maple tree

    Synonyms

    1. alated

See definition of alate in Merriam Webster