flagellum
flagellum · flagella · flagellums
джгутик
жгутик
Geißel, Flagellum
In protists, a long, whiplike membrane-enclosed organelle used for locomotion or feedingIn protists, a long, whiplike membrane-enclosed organelle used for locomotion or feeding.
/fləˈd͡ʒɛləm/
Meaning
3 sensesIn protists, a long, whiplike membrane-enclosed organelle used for locomotion or feeding.
Geißel, Flagellum
жгу́тикžgútik
джгу́тикdžhútyk
In bacteria, a long, whiplike proteinaceous appendage, used for locomotion.
жгу́тикžgútik
джгу́тикdžhútyk
a lash-like appendage used for locomotion (e.g., in sperm cells and some bacteria and protozoa)
(formal)A whip.
a whip used to inflict punishment
Translations
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long whiplike organelle:
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long whiplike organelle:
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long whiplike organelle:
Origin
From Latin flagellum (“whip”), diminutive of flagrum.From Latin flagellum (“whip”), diminutive of flagrum.
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Forms
plural: flagella / flagellums / flagellae| Singular | flagellum |
|---|---|
| Plural | flagella / flagellums / flagellae |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsWord family
7 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular