Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flabella
noun
fluh-BEL-uh
Definition
A small fan or a flap used in various anatomical contexts or as a reference to a type of ornamental fan.
Examples
- The flabella used in the ceremony added a touch of elegance.
- The biologists studied the flabella of the organism to understand its movement.
Meaning
Flabella are typically associated with uses in religious or ceremonial contexts, and can also refer to anatomical structures that resemble a small fan.
Synonyms
- fan
- flap
- paddle
