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alary

[ ey-luh-ree, al-uh- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

alary

/ ˈæ-; ˈeɪlərɪ /

Origin of alary¹

1650–60; < Latin ālārius, equivalent to āl ( a ) ala + -ārius -ary

Origin of alary¹

C17: from Latin ālārius, from āla wing

The high, narrow alary processes of the premaxillae extend dorsally about two-thirds of the height of the snout.

The parasphenoid is large with relatively short, stout alary (lateral) processes.

Alary was somewhat hurt by noticing, perhaps for the first time, Sagastao and Minnehaha whispering confidentially to each other.

The alary processes of the premaxillaries are widely separated, concave posteriorly, and vertical.

The alary process of the premaxillary is vertical and concave posteriorly.

April 18, 2024petrichor

[pet-ri-kawr]

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