Flagellate Definition & Meaning
flagellate
- adjective
- having or resembling a lash or whip (as does a flagellum)
- noun
- a usually nonphotosynthetic free-living protozoan with whiplike appendages; some are pathogens of humans and other animals
- verb
- whip; "The religious fanatics flagellated themselves"
Words that rhyme with flagellate
Usage tips for "flagellate"
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