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Definition of fleming

fleming

/ˈflɛm.ɪŋ/
Flem · ing
Plural:Flemings
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Adjective:Flemish
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fleming Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A surname of Scottish and English origin, notably borne by Sir Alexander Fleming (1881–1955), the Scottish bacteriologist who discovered penicillin, and Ian Fleming (1908–1964), the British author who created James Bond.

Example

"The medical lecture highlighted how Fleming revolutionized modern medicine with his accidental discovery of penicillin in 1928."

2

A native or inhabitant of Flanders, the Dutch-speaking northern region of Belgium, or a member of the Germanic ethnic group native to that region.

Example

"During the Middle Ages, many skilled weavers and merchants who settled in eastern England was a Fleming by birth."

• Rhymes for fleming

• Nearby Words

fleetingly
fleetingness
fleetness
fleming
flemish
flesh
flesher

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English Flemming, borrowed from Old Dutch Vlaming, meaning an inhabitant of Flanders, ultimately derived from a Germanic root referring to flat, flooded coastal lowlands.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fleming. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fleming
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