Synonyms for

Fleming

Q: What is another word for fleming?

Common synonyms for fleming include alexanderfleming, ianlancasterfleming, fleming, ianfleming, siralexanderfleming.

Noun / ˈflemɪŋ / Another word for fleming — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Fleming is a surname of Scottish origin. It means from Flanders, which is a region in Belgium and the Netherlands.

Synonyms & similar words

alexanderfleming ianlancasterfleming fleming ianfleming siralexanderfleming Flanders Scottish surname patronymic matronymic ancestry genealogy lineage pedigree heritage origin roots descent birth parentage stock background ethnicity

Common collocations

Fleming's discovery
Alexander Fleming
Fleming's penicillin
Sir Alexander Fleming
Fleming's Nobel Prize
Fleming's research

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Usage note

Fleming is primarily known as the surname of Sir Alexander Fleming, the discoverer of penicillin. It is not typically used as a common noun or adjective in general English.

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