flagellum | ||
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 |