mastigophorous

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English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek μαστιγοφόρος (mastigophóros).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌmæstɪˈɡɒf(ə)ɹəs/

Adjective

mastigophorous (not comparable)

  1. (obsolete, rare) Carrying a whip, scourge, or wand.
  2. (biology) mastigophoran