filum
[fahy-luh m]
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noun, plural fi·la [fahy-luh] /ˈfaɪ lə/.
a threadlike structure; filament.
Origin of filum
1855–60; < Latin: a thread, filament, fiber
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Historical Examples of fila
Lila answered, "I am not able to leave my friend Fila for half a second."
Black Tales for White ChildrenC. H. Stigand
Then Fila was very afraid, and said, "Then it is you who will now put out mine."
Black Tales for White ChildrenC. H. Stigand
When Fila was brought he said to him, "My friend, do you not recognise me?"
Black Tales for White ChildrenC. H. Stigand
Fila replied, "To-day if I am to give you some of my ladu you must give me your vest."
Black Tales for White ChildrenC. H. Stigand
So Lila took off his vest and gave it to Fila, and received a piece of ladu for it.
Black Tales for White ChildrenC. H. Stigand
filum
noun plural -la (-lə)
Word Origin for filum
Latin: thread, cord, fibre
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filum
[fī′ləm]
n. pl. fi•la (-lə)
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