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flagellum

noun

1 flagellum

A whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humor).

synonym: scourge.

Dutch: plaag, schrik, gesel

2 flagellum

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

Dutch: gesel, zweepdraad
Polish: wić, witka


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