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flagellum

noun

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

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Word length
9
Starts with
F
Ends with
M
Contains
LA
Scrabble score
15

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Pronunciation

fləˈdʒɛləm

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noun

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

noun

  1. A whip used to inflict punishment

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