an·la·ge also An·la·ge (änlägə)
n. pl. an·la·ges or an·la·gen (-gən)
► Biology. The initial clustering of embryonic cells from which a part or an organ develops; primordium.
► A genetic predisposition to a given trait or personality characteristic.
► A fundamental principle; the foundation for a future development.

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anlage
[German, fundamental principle, from Middle High German anlāge, request  : ane-, on (from Old High German ana-. See an- in Indo-European Roots) + lāge, act of laying (from Old High German lāga. See legh- in Indo-European Roots).]

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