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flagellum

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Noun

a lash-like appendage used for locomotion (e.g., in sperm cells and some bacteria and protozoa)

a whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humor)

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Words contain "flagellum":
flagellum masticophis flagellum
Words contain "flagellum" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
choanocyte collar cell genus euglena flagellated cell whiplike flagellated flagellum lash-like flagellate

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