NYT Dictionary
FLAGELLIN
NounFLAG-ellinflag-ellin · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024
Meaning
The main protein in the flagella of bacteria.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From flagellum + -in.
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2024.