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词汇 alula
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Definition of alula in English:

alula

nounPlural alulae ˈaljʊləˈalyələ
  • technical term for bastard wing
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Although the alula is absent, the third finger probably had the same function in controlling separation of the upper surface airflow.
    • It has pure white body feathers except for the black alulae, primary techrices and primary remiges.
    • ‘The alula is essential in modern birds for low-speed flight and maneuverability,’ they wrote.
    • Yearlings in the study were identified in the hand by the olivegreen (rather than blue) edges of their alulae and primary coverts.
    • He discovered the vortices that are produced off the wings, and observed the alulae, or ‘thumbs’ of the wings.

Origin

Late 18th century: modern Latin, literally 'small wing', diminutive of ala.

Definition of alula in US English:

alula

nounˈalyələ
  • technical term for bastard wing
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Yearlings in the study were identified in the hand by the olivegreen (rather than blue) edges of their alulae and primary coverts.
    • Although the alula is absent, the third finger probably had the same function in controlling separation of the upper surface airflow.
    • ‘The alula is essential in modern birds for low-speed flight and maneuverability,’ they wrote.
    • It has pure white body feathers except for the black alulae, primary techrices and primary remiges.
    • He discovered the vortices that are produced off the wings, and observed the alulae, or ‘thumbs’ of the wings.

Origin

Late 18th century: modern Latin, literally ‘small wing’, diminutive of ala.

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