definition of
flagellate

[1] #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] #2 flagellate v. [scourge] whip; "The religious fanatics flagellated themselves". wn

[3] #3 flagellate a. [flagellated, whiplike, lash-like] having or resembling a lash or whip (as does a flagellum). wn