mastigophoran

noun

mas·​ti·​goph·​o·​ran ˌma-stə-ˈgä-fə-rən 

: any of a subphylum (Mastigophora) of protozoans comprising forms with flagella and including many often treated as algae

mastigophoran adjective

Word History

Etymology

ultimately from Greek mastig-, mastix whip + pherein to carry — more at bear

First Known Use

circa 1911, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mastigophoran

• ferrosilicon
• lycopersicon
• mesencephalon
• polysilicon
• stereopticon
• telencephalon
• agamemnon
• automaton
• diencephalon
• panopticon
• phenomenon
• aileron