filum

American  

[fahy-luhm] / ˈfaɪ ləm /

noun

plural

fila

1. a threadlike structure; filament.

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filum British  

/ ˈfaɪləm /

noun

1. anatomy any threadlike structure or part

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Etymology

Origin of filum

1855–60; < Latin: a thread, filament, fiber

Example Sentences

According to the exhibition catalog, “Aso Oke” was inspired by the handwoven openwork fabric of Nigeria’s Yoruba people, as well as the drooping fila gobi ceremonial cap worn by Yoruba men.

From The Wall Street Journal

The bride’s ensemble is matched to her husband’s tunic and pants set, along with his agbada draping and fila hat.

From New York Times

Handles for table knives and forks, tools, and other implements have been made from the thick stems of oarweeds, and fishing lines from Chorda filum.

From Project Gutenberg

“Do you calc’late to do any prayin’ about this here filum Ruth is going to make, ‘The Boys of the Draft’?” he asked.

From Project Gutenberg

The word, which is usually derived from the Lat. filum, thread, and granum, grain, is not found in Ducange, and is indeed of modern origin.

From Project Gutenberg