flabrum

/ˈflæbələm/

Definitions

1. noun

A flat or expanded part, especially a pair of flat or expanded parts, such as the expanded tips of a butterfly’s antennae or the expanded part of a feather.

“The insect’s flabellum helped it navigate through the dense forest.”

Synonyms

  • lobe
  • wing

Antonyms

  • point
  • tip