ala

noun

1. A wing or winglike anatomic process or part, especially of bone.
2. The flattened border of some stems, fruits, and seeds, or one of the two side petals of certain flowers in the pea family.
3. In ancient Rome, a small room opening into a larger room or courtyard.
4. (abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, uncountable)Initialism of alpha linolenic acid.
5. (abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, uncountable)Initialism of aminolevulinic acid.

prep

1. (alt-of, alternative, colloquial)Alternative form of a la.

   “The film is told in reverse ala Memento.”

   “[…] interactive plasma screens with flashing digits and what not, ala “Minority Report,” […]”

   “[…] we might be getting to the point where Palin is a bona fide liability—ala Pelosi—for the GOP.”

   “[…] the NYSE didn't implode ala Merrill […]”

name

1. (alt-of, alternative)Alternative spelling of Ala..
2. (abbreviation, alt-of, initialism)Initialism of American Library Association.
3. (abbreviation, alt-of, initialism)Initialism of Acacia Leadership Academy.
4. (abbreviation, alt-of, initialism)Initialism of the Atlas of Living Australia.