Flagellate (Noun)

Meaning

A usually nonphotosynthetic free-living protozoan with whiplike appendages; some are pathogens of humans and other animals.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Synonyms

• Flagellate Protozoan
• Mastigophore
• Flagellated Protozoan
• Mastigophoran

Hypernyms

• Protozoon

Hyponyms

• Zooflagellate
• Genus Leishmania
• Costia Necatrix

Related Words

• Flagellate (adjective)
• Flagellum (noun)