#1 flagellate n. [flagellate protozoan, flagellated protozoan, mastigophoran, mastigophore] a usually nonphotosynthetic free-living protozoan with whiplike appendages; some are pathogens of humans and other animals. wn
#2 flagellate v. [scourge] whip; "The religious fanatics flagellated themselves". wn
#3 flagellate a. [flagellated, whiplike, lash-like] having or resembling a lash or whip (as does a flagellum). wn
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