flagellate meaning and definition

FLAGELLATE noun

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

FLAGELLATE verb

Definition of flagellate (verb)

1. whip
   • "The religious fanatics flagellated themselves"
   • synonyms: scourge

FLAGELLATE adjective

Definition of flagellate (adjective)

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