flagellae
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Mistakenly formed, either as a Latin-style plural of flagella by taking the latter to be a singular noun while actually it is a plural (namely the plural of flagellum) or by mistaking -ae (a feminine plural) as a possible plural of nouns in -um (neuter).
Noun[edit]
flagellae
Usage notes[edit]
The use of this form may be considered incorrect, correct plural forms being either flagellums or flagella.