flagello

Definitions of flagello
  1. noun
    a whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humor)
    synonyms: staffile
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    type of:
    frusta, scudiscio
    an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping
  2. noun
    an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
    synonyms: dramma, tragedia
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    type of:
    cattiva sorte, disdetta, disgrazia, guaio, iattura, iella, iettatura, malanno, malasorte, rovescio, scalogna, sfiga, sfortuna, sventura
    unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
  3. noun
    a lash-like appendage used for locomotion (e.g., in sperm cells and some bacteria and protozoa)
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