Alis
a suffix occurring in scientific names from Latin:
borealis.
She flies with her own wings (motto of Oregon).
Contemporary Examples
There are many more average Omars, alis and Aishes out there, boys and girls, waiting for us to listen and engage them.
Fire In Cairo: A View From the Arab Street John Kael Weston September 19, 2012
Historical Examples
Nothing occurred to him, so he drew alis closer and gave her a quick, quiet kiss.
And Then the Town Took Off Richard Wilson
alis cleared some books off a chair next to her and Don sat down.
And Then the Town Took Off Richard Wilson
Then I came to Portissec alis Cunilus two miles further, and found there a brooke, a pere, and some succor for fisher boats.
Chronicles (1 of 6): The Description of Britaine Raphaell Holinshed
You’d better get yourself a chaperone, alis, if you’re going to carry that around with you.
And Then the Town Took Off Richard Wilson
Fusco-luteum; alis hyalinis, abdomine thorace triplo longiori ensato.
Illustrations of Exotic Entomology, Volume 1 Dru Drury
alis waited till he had gone in, then tugged at Don’s sleeve.
And Then the Town Took Off Richard Wilson
alis dentatis fuscis, anticis maculis albo-cœruleis omnibusque strig punctorum, fasci ints crenat, lunulisque apicalibus albidis.
Illustrations of Exotic Entomology, Volume 2 Dru Drury
The name of the elder was Alexander, and the other’s name was alis.
Four Arthurian Romances Chretien DeTroyes
“Thanks,” Don said to his rescuing Gizl as it set him and alis down gently on the hard ground of the golf course.
And Then the Town Took Off Richard Wilson
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