† polymastigateadj. [ < poly-comb. form + ancient Greek μαστίγ-, μάστιξ whip (see -mastixcomb. form) + -atesuffix2] ZoologyObsoleterare having many flagella.Apparently only attested in dictionaries or glossaries.
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1890 Cent. Dict. XVI. 4604/2Polymastigate, having more than four flagella, as an infusorian; pluriflagellate.