-ales

See also: ales, ALES, Alès, åles, and Aleš

Translingual

Etymology

From Latin -ālis.

Suffix

-ales f pl

1. (taxonomy) Used to form taxonomic names of orders.

Usage notes

• Taxa formed using this suffix are treated as feminine plural nouns.

Derived terms

Translingual terms suffixed with -ales

French

Suffix

-ales

1. plural of -ale; feminine plural of -al; feminine of -aux

Latin

Suffix

-ālēs

1. nominative/accusative/vocative masculine/feminine plural of -ālis