flagelliform

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The Rays have been divided into several generic groups, and the one of which a drawing (_Aëtobates narinari_ [1]) is given, has very marked characteristics in its produced snout, pointed and winged-like pectoral fins, and exceedingly long, flagelliform tail.

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  1. adjective Long, thin, and tapering; whip-shaped: flagelliform appendages.

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  • The Rays have been divided into several generic groups, and the one of which a drawing (_Aëtobates narinari_ [1]) is given, has very marked characteristics in its produced snout, pointed and winged-like pectoral fins, and exceedingly long, flagelliform tail. —  Sketches of the Natural History of Ceylon
 

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  1. Latin flagellum, little whip; see flagellum + -form.

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  1. from Latin flagellum, a whip, + forma, shape.
 

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/fləˈdʒɛlɪfɔrm/
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