Flagellum Definition & Meaning
flagellum
- noun
- a whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humor)
- a lash-like appendage used for locomotion (e.g., in sperm cells and some bacteria and protozoa)
Words that rhyme with flagellum
Usage tips for "flagellum"
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