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Flagellum

nounid 55457·updated May 18, 2026
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a lash-like appendage used for locomotion (e.g., in sperm cells and some bacteria and protozoa)

polysemous

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unclassified

Variants

synonym
scourge
plural
Flagella
possessive
Flagellum's
pluralpossessive
Flagella's

Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary2 sensesview framework →
§1
a lash-like appendage used for locomotion (e.g., in sperm cells and some bacteria and protozoa)
§2
a whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humor)

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