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Fleming

Verb / 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

ianlancasterfleming siralexanderfleming ianfleming alexanderfleming fleming 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.

Example sentences

  1. The Flemings are having a family reunion this weekend.
  2. Ian Fleming is the author of the James Bond novels.
  3. Mary Fleming is my cousin.
  4. The Flemish painters were famous for their realism.
  5. Flanders is known for its chocolate.

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