#winged

• Winged wattle — A rare and deeply fascinating dwarf shrub species, endemic to the temperate regions of southwestern Western Australia, morphologically remarkable for its deep green, flattened stems transformed into broad, wing-like structures (phyllodes) that take over the function of evolutionarily reduced leaves. Popularly known as the 'winged wattle', this species is distinguished by its brilliant cream-yellow or yellowish-white globular inflorescences, displaying a unique and spectacular structural adaptation to dry summers and periodic bushfires.
• Alatocaul — Having a winged stem or a stem provided with thin, green, wing-like lateral membranous extensions; structurally characterized by the extension of the petiole or the leaf base along the main axis of the stem, forming widened ridges. In systematic and descriptive botany, this term qualifies plant species (such as certain bryophytes or angiosperms in the Asteraceae family) whose stems possess prominent geometric profiles that increase the photosynthetic surface and ensure water guidance.
• Alates — A specialized term used in entomology or biology to designate insects that are in their adult, winged, and sexually mature stage, particularly regarding ant or termite species that develop wings exclusively for the nuptial mating flight. It is a Romanian adaptation of the international scientific concept.
• Alsomitra — A genus of perennial climbing woody vines (lianas) in the Cucurbitaceae family, native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, Indonesia, and Australia. This structural taxon stands out due to its large, globose, capsule-like fruits and, particularly, its unique winged seeds (such as those of Alsomitra macrocarpa), whose aerodynamic membranous wings mimic the gliding flight of a glider or airplane, historically inspiring early pioneers of modern aviation.
• Amphiptere — A legendary winged serpent or mythological dragon, represented in medieval heraldry with bat or bird wings and no legs, often symbolizing secret knowledge or spiritual protection. In classical architecture, by rare extension, the term can describe a structure or building completely surrounded by lateral wings of columns or double porticoes.
• Ammobium — A genus of herbaceous plants in the Asteraceae family, native to Australia, frequently cultivated as a decorative ornamental plant. The most famous species, Ammobium alatum (winged everlasting), is characterized by winged stems and dry, parchment-like inflorescences, being heavily used in floral art to create everlasting arrangements and bouquets due to its ability to retain shape and color after drying.
• Ammobium alatum — The scientific binomial name for the winged everlasting, a species of perennial or annual herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family, native to eastern Australia. The plant is structurally characterized by erect stems equipped with lateral membranous wings and flower heads consisting of a deep yellow center surrounded by rigid, papery white bracts, widely cultivated globally for durable dried floral arrangements.
• Winged seed variant — An extremely rare popular or regional name assigned to certain small winged insects or plants whose elements (leaves, seeds, stems) are equipped with thin membranes, winglets, or foliaceous expansions that assist in structural wind dispersal. In some local dialects, the term can represent a hypocoristic or pejorative derived form for a small bird or an agitated person who constantly gesticulates.
• Winged — Having wings, endowed with flight organs; figuratively or poetically, it describes a spiritual entity (such as an angel), a rapid thought, an intense desire, or a mythological creature (such as the horse Pegasus). In heraldry, the term characterizes a chimeric figure or an animal represented on a coat of arms with wings of different colors from those of its body.
• Winged — Endowed with wings, having the shape or appearance of a wing; an adjective often used in a figurative or poetic sense to describe an entity that gives the impression of flight, metaphysical lightness, or spiritual momentum. In archaic or specific biological contexts, it describes an organic structure provided with lateral membranous extensions reminiscent of the anatomical configuration of wings.
• Large-winged — Having large, unusual, highly developed, or disproportionate wings relative to the body; an adjective used to emphasize the abundance, width, or tattered and spectacular appearance of a bird's or insect's wings. In a figurative sense, the term can describe an object (such as a cloak or a sailing vessel) whose lateral elements flutter freely in the wind, creating the visual illusion of a heavy flight.