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- US Pronunciation
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- [fluh-bel-uh m]
- /fləˈbɛl əm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fluh-bel-uh m]
- /fləˈbɛl əm/
Definitions of flabellum word
- noun plural flabellum a fan, especially one used in religious ceremonies. 1
- noun plural flabellum a fan-shaped part. 1
- noun flabellum A fan, especially an elegant, ornamental one used in Christian ritual. 1
- noun flabellum a fan-shaped organ or part, such as the tip of the proboscis of a honeybee 0
- noun flabellum a large ceremonial fan 0
- noun flabellum a large fan carried by the pope's attendants on ceremonial occasions 0
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Origin of flabellum
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 Flabellum
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flabellum 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
flabellum usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for flabellum
noun flabellum
- 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.
- vane — Sir Henry (Sir Harry Vane) 1613–62, British statesman and author.
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