Definition of FLAGELLUM

flagellum

Meanings

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)

Synonyms

scourge

Scrabble Score: 15

flagellum is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
flagellum is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
flagellum is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

flagellum is a valid Words With Friends word