aflagellar

adjective

afla·​gel·​lar

¦ā-flə-¦je-lər,

-¦fla-jə-

variants or less commonly aflagellate

(ˈ)ā-¦fla-jə-lət,

-ˌlāt,

¦ā-flə-¦je-lət

zoology

: without a flagellum

Word History

Etymology

a- entry 2 + flagellar, flagellate

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

The Ultimate Dictionary Awaits

Expand your vocabulary and dive deeper into language with Merriam-Webster Unabridged.

1. Expanded definitions
2. Detailed etymologies
3. Advanced search tools
4. All ad-free

Discover what makes Merriam-Webster Unabridged the essential choice for true word lovers.

Start Your Free Trial Now

Rhymes for aflagellar

• cerebellar
• circumstellar
• columellar
• interstellar
• storyteller
• beller
• cellar
• dweller
• eller
• feller
• meller
• sellar