noun
Meaning 1
A flickering glimmer.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
flimmer
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Received-Pronunciation: /ˈflɪmə(ɹ)/
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US: /ˈflɪmɚ/
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rhymes with -ɪmə(ɹ)
noun
Meaning 2
One of the delicate lateral filaments typical of some flagella. (mastigoneme)
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verb
Meaning 3
To glimmer, flicker.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: twinkle, flicker, glimmer
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History
Etymology
From blend of flicker + glimmer.