flagellum

UK /fləˈd͡ʒɛləm/ US /fləˈd͡ʒɛləm/

noun 3

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noun

In protists, a long, whiplike membrane-enclosed organelle used for locomotion or feeding.

In bacteria, a long, whiplike proteinaceous appendage, used for locomotion.

A whip.

noun — a whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic h

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