Definition of 'flagellate'

Noun

1. a usually nonphotosynthetic free-living protozoan with whiplike appendages; some are pathogens of humans and other animals
      Synonyms: flagellate protozoan flagellated protozoan mastigophoran mastigophore

Verb

1. whip; "The religious fanatics flagellated themselves"
      Synonyms: scourge

Adjective

1. having or resembling a lash or whip (as does a flagellum)
      Synonyms: flagellated whiplike lash-like

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