First Known Use: 1852
Dictionary
flagellum
noun fla·gel·lum \flə-ˈje-ləm\
plural fla·gel·la\-lə\ also fla·gel·lums
Definition of FLAGELLUM
: any of various elongated filiform appendages of plants or animals: as a : the slender distal part of an antenna b : a long tapering process that projects singly or in groups from a cell and is the primary organ of motion of many microorganisms
See flagellum defined for kids ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of FLAGELLUM
New Latin, from Latin, whip, shoot of a plant
Rhymes with FLAGELLUM
FLAGELLA Defined for Kids
flagellum
noun fla·gel·lum \flə-ˈje-ləm\
plural fla·gel·la \-ˈje-lə\
Definition of FLAGELLUM for Kids
: a structure resembling a whip that sticks out from a cell and by which some tiny organisms (as bacteria) move
Medical Dictionary
flagellum
noun fla·gel·lum \flə-ˈjel-əm\
plural fla·gel·la \-ə\ also fla·gel·lums
Medical Definition of FLAGELLUM
: a long tapering process that projects singly or in groups from a cell and is the primary organ of motion of many microorganisms
Learn More About FLAGELLUM
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: flageolet (noun)Previous Word in the Dictionary: flagellinAll Words Near: flagellum
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up flagellum? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).