flagellum

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Synonyms: flabellum, labellum, flagellar, flagella, flagellin, glabellum, flagellums, flagell, flagell-

Antonyms: flabellum, labellum, flagellar, flagella, flagellin, glabellum, flagellums, flagell, flagell-

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|biology}} In [[protist]]s, a long, whiplike [[membrane]]-enclosed [[organelle]] used for [[locomotion]] or [[feed]]ing.
2. {{lb|en|biology}} In [[bacteria]], a long, [[whiplike]] [[proteinaceous]] [[appendage]], used for [[locomotion]].
3. {{lb|en|formal}} A [[whip]]. {{rfex|en}}

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