FLAGELLUM — 9 letter word
flagellum
The word flagellum has 9 letters: F, L, A, G, E, L, L, U, M. It contains 3 vowels and 6 consonants. It scores 15 points in Scrabble and 21 in Words With Friends. As a noun, it means "a lash-like appendage used for locomotion (e.g., in sperm cells and some bacteria and protozoa)".
9 letter word "flagellum": F L A G E L L U M — noun
Scrabble score: 15 Words With Friends: 21
Letter Analysis of flagellum
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| F | 1 | Consonant | 4 |
| L | 3 | Consonant | 1 |
| A | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| G | 1 | Consonant | 2 |
| E | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| U | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| M | 1 | Consonant | 3 |
3 vowels, 6 consonants, 7 unique letters
Definition of flagellum
noun
- a lash-like appendage used for locomotion (e.g., in sperm cells and some bacteria and protozoa)
- a whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humor) Synonyms: scourge