To whip; to scourge; to flog.

Origin: L. Flagellatus, p.p. Of flagellare to scoure, fr. Flagellum whip, dim. Of flagrum whip, scoure; cf. Fligere to strike. Cf. Flall.

1. Flagelliform.

2. <zoology> Of or pertaining to the Flagellata.

(01 Mar 1998)