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flagellar

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fla·​gel·​lar | \ flə-ˈje-lər How to pronounce flagellar (audio) , ˈfla-jə-lər \

Definition of flagellar

: of or relating to a flagellum

First Known Use of flagellar

circa 1889, in the meaning defined above

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“Flagellar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flagellar. Accessed 26 Oct. 2020.

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flagellar

adjective
fla·​gel·​lar | \ flə-ˈjel-ər How to pronounce flagellar (audio) , ˈflaj-ə-lər How to pronounce flagellar (audio) \

Medical Definition of flagellar

: of or relating to a flagellum

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