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01 Word definition

flagellum

9 letters · 3 vowels · 6 consonants

Is FLAGELLUM a word?

Yes. FLAGELLUM is a 9-letter noun. a whip used to inflict punishment Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell FLAGELLUM?

F-L-A-G-E-L-L-U-M

FLAGELLUM contains 9 letters, begins with F, and ends with M.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a whip used to inflict punishment

2noun

  1. a lash-like appendage used for locomotion (e.g., in sperm cells and some bacteria and protozoa)

Synonyms
scourge
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score15points
Words With Friends21points
Word length9letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is FLAGELLUM spelled?

F1L2A3G4E5L6L7U8M9
Starts withFLAFirst 3 letters
Ends withLUMLast 3 letters
Unique letters7Repeats L
Vowel balance3 / 6Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →9-letter words →Words starting with FLA →Words ending in LUM →Words made from FLAGELLUM →Words with A →Words with E →Words with F →Words with G →

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 15 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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Base tile value: 21 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.

04 Related words

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About FLAGELLUM.

How do you spell FLAGELLUM?

FLAGELLUM is spelled F-L-A-G-E-L-L-U-M. It contains 9 letters.