Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fluh-bel-uh m]
- /fləˈbɛl əm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [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
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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
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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.
- vane — Sir Henry (Sir Harry Vane) 1613–62, British statesman and author.
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