"alpha" meaning in Latin

See alpha in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈal.pʰa/ [Classical], [ˈäɫ̪pʰä] [Classical], /ˈal.fa/ (note: modern Italianate Ecclesiastical), [ˈälfä] (note: modern Italianate Ecclesiastical)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἄλφα (álpha). Etymology templates: {{der|la|grc|ἄλφα}} Ancient Greek ἄλφα (álpha) Head templates: {{la-noun|alpha|g=n|indecl=1}} alpha n (indeclinable)
  1. alpha Tags: indeclinable, neuter Categories (topical): Greek letter names

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      "note": "modern Italianate Ecclesiastical"
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