a la

ala

noun

{bc}a wing or a winglike anatomic part or process {dx_def}see {dxt|process:1||4}{/dx_def}

Ala

abbreviation

Alabama

ALA

abbreviation

American Library Association

à la

preposition

{bc}in the manner of

à la carte

adverb or adjective

{bc}according to a menu or list that prices items separately

à la grecque

adjective

{bc}served in a sauce made of olive oil, lemon juice, and several seasonings (such as fennel, coriander, sage, and thyme)

à la king

adjective

{bc}served in a cream sauce with mushrooms and pimiento or green peppers

à la mode

adjective

{bc}{sx|fashionable||}, {sx|stylish||}

à la belle étoile

French phrase

{bc}under the beautiful star {bc}in the open air at night {bc}under the stars

à la bonne heure

French phrase

{bc}at the right time {bc}thatu0027s fine {bc}all right