FLATUS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a reflex that expels intestinal gas through the anus

Synonyms

Wind, Farting, Fart, Flatus, Breaking wind

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "flatus" was borrowed from Latin flātus.

🧩 Fun Fact

Latin became the scholarly language of Europe for over 1,500 years, standardizing technical vocabulary.