Synonyms for flagellum
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
In protists, a long, whiplike membrane-enclosed organelle used for locomotion or feeding.
Forms
- Plural
- flagellums → cilia, whips, scourges…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| flagellum | falling | |
| cilium | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- whip1
- 6 letters
- cilium
- 7 letters
- scourge1