mastigophore en · NOUN
Etymology
By surface analysis, mastigo- + -phore.
Meanings
- Any flagellate of the phylum Mastigophora (a nematocyst that has a tube that extends beyond its hempe)
- In Ancient Greece, an official who carried a whip
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mastigophores | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
mastigophoric · mastigophorous · amastigophore