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alato

winged

adjective ah-LAH-toh Rare

Origin: From Latin alatus (winged), from ala (wing).

Usage Note

Alato is a literary or poetic adjective meaning 'winged' — un essere alato (a winged being), cavallo alato (winged horse, i.e. Pegasus). In figurative use, parole alate means 'inspired, lofty words'.

Examples

"Un essere alato sorvola il cielo."

Natural Translation

A winged being soars through the sky.

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