 flagellum |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (arms) a whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humor) | |
| Synonyms: | scourge | |
| Related terms: | whip flagellate | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (zoology) long lash-like appendage used for locomotion (e.g., in sperm cells and some protozoa) | |
| Related terms: | process sperm eubacteria | |
| Similar spelling: |
Flegel flagellate Flagellata flagellant flagellated flagellation flageolet Flegle flagyl fluegelhorn Fleagle Flagler |
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