-alis

1. a suffix occurring in scientific names from Latin:

   borealis.

Word History and Origins

Origin of -alis¹

< Latin -ālis; -al ¹

Example Sentences

There are many more average Omars, Alis and Aishes out there, boys and girls, waiting for us to listen and engage them.

From The Daily Beast

Rostrum cum alis sed sine radiis; valv rostro-laterales utrinque sine alis; parietes non porosi.

From Project Gutenberg

Plribus alis rbus intr paucs anns cnfects; immtr morte praereptus obiit.

From Project Gutenberg

Poster igitur di mgnificam8 alis cnam, sed cottdinam Antni apposuit inrdent, quod prmiss stre nn potuisset.

From Project Gutenberg

They believed this lie of his, and, taking Alis without objection or dissent, they crowned him emperor of Greece.

From Project Gutenberg

Alis put a hand out tentatively, then purposefully took hold of his ankle and held it tight.

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