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flabella

fla·bel·lum
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fluh-bel-uh m]
    • /fləˈbɛl əm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fluh-bel-uh m]
    • /fləˈbɛl əm/

Definitions of flabella word

  • noun plural flabella a fan, especially one used in religious ceremonies. 1
  • noun plural flabella a fan-shaped part. 1
  • noun flabella Plural form of flabellum. 1
  • noun flabella plural of flabellum. 0

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Origin of flabella

First appearance:

before 1865
One of the 28% newest English words
1865-70; < Latin flābellum fan, diminutive of flābra breezes, equivalent to flā(re) to blow2 + -bra, plural of -brum noun suffix of means; see castellum for formation

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Parts of speech for Flabella

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

flabella popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

flabella usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for flabella

noun flabella

  • leaf — one of the expanded, usually green organs borne by the stem of a plant.
  • blade — The blade of a knife, axe, or saw is the edge, which is used for cutting.
  • draft — a drawing, sketch, or design.
  • propeller — a device having a revolving hub with radiating blades, for propelling an airplane, ship, etc.
  • vaneSir Henry (Sir Harry Vane) 1613–62, British statesman and author.

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