aile

n. f. 'wing'

From Classical Latin 'ala', meaning 'wing'.


Etymon

Wing (of a bird, plane, building)

Historical Pronunciation

2000 - Mod. Fr.
[ɛl]
1500 - Cl. Fr.
[ɛlə]
1200 - Mid. Fr.
[ele]
900 - Old Fr.
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600 - G.Rom.
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300 - L. Lat.
[ala]

Latin Root

ala

Also used figuratively for parts of buildings or organizations.