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Definition of Dealate
1. Adjective. (entomology) Having lost or shed its wings, usually in the normal course of its life cycle. ¹
2. Adjective. (entomology) (alternative spelling of dealate) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Dealate
1. an insect divested of its wings [n -S] : DEALATED [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Dealate
Literary usage of Dealate
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Summary of the Roman Civil Law: Illustrated by Commentaries on and ...by Patrick Mac Chombaich De Colquhoun by Patrick Mac Chombaich De Colquhoun (1854)
"Behold, your ka< B left onto you dealate" (Matt. 23, ;-, 38; ride et Ezekiel,
12, 19; Id. 21, 8; H. 12, 31; Luke 13, 34). The 0!d Testament, too, ..."
2. Rendiconto delle sessioni dell'Accademia delle scienze dell'Istituto di Bologna (1908)
"Cinque femmine dealate e una alata accompagnano l' esercito. ... Le dealate furono
vedute avvicinarsi al nido fusca verso cui la spedizione era diretta, ..."
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