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flagellum

/ flagellum /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
a lash-like appendage used for locomotion (e.g., in sperm cells and some bacteria and protozoa)
Type of:
process outgrowth appendage
Has parts:
eubacteria eubacterium true bacteria
noun Sense 2
a whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humor)
Type of:
whip
Derived:
flagellate scourge
Semantic Complexity
58%
Sense Count
2
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
9
Times Searched
2
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process outgrowth appendage whip