Dealates

/diːˈeɪleɪts/ verb

Definition

Third-person singular present tense: removes wings from an insect.

Etymology

Present tense conjugation of dealate, formed by adding -s to the base verb form.

Kelly Says

The plural verb form reminds us that dealation happens predictably in insect colonies—when conditions are right, thousands of insects dealate simultaneously, creating a survival strategy that's been working for millions of years.

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