alis volat propriis
American
[ah-lis woh-laht proh-pr ee-is, ey-lis voh-lat proh-pree-is]
/ ˈɑ lɪs ˈwoʊ lɑt ˈproʊ pri ɪs, ˈeɪ lɪs ˈvoʊ læt ˈproʊ pri ɪs /
Latin.
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Oregon--Alis volat propriis: She flies with her own wings.
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