Meaning of the word flagellum in English

What does flagellum mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

flagellum

US /fləˈdʒel.əm/
UK /fləˈdʒel.əm/

Noun

a microscopic whiplike appendage that enables many protozoa, bacteria, spermatozoa, etc., to swim

Example:
The bacterium uses its flagellum for propulsion.
Sperm cells have a single flagellum.