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ala | ama |

As a proper noun ala

is .

As a verb ama is

to love.

ala

English

Etymology 1

Originated 1730–40 from (etyl) .

Noun

  • (zoology) A wing or winglike structure.
  • (anatomy) A winglike anatomical process or part, especially of bone.
  • (botany) The flattened border of some stems, fruits, and seeds, or one of the two side petals of certain flowers in the pea family.
  • (architecture) In ancient Rome, a small room opening into a larger room or courtyard.

    • References

    * (wikipedia "ala") * *

    Etymology 2

    From (etyl) , by way of its English derivation a la.

    Preposition

    (ala)
  • (colloquial)
  • * 2006 , WorstPreviews.com , Film review:
    • The film is told in reverse ala Memento.
  • * 2008 , (Film Threat) , Film review:
    • [...] interactive plasma screens with flashing digits and what not, ala “Minority Report,” [...]
  • * 2011 , (The Washington Post)''’s blog ''The Fix , Politics article:
    • [...] we might be getting to the point where Palin is a bona fide liability - ala Pelosi - for the GOP.
  • * 2011 , (The Huffington Post) , Business article:
    • [...] the NYSE didn't implode ala Merrill [...]

    References

    * “ala” examples at Wordnik

    Anagrams

    * English palindromes ----

    ama

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia ama) (en noun)
  • (nautical) The float on the outrigger of a proa or trimaran.
  • Fabric made from the hair of a camel or goat.
  • A traditional , typically female.

    • References

    * Ama at the Phrontistery

    Anagrams

    * * English palindromes ----