flagellation vs shellac

flagellation

noun
  • A beating consisting of lashes, notably as corporal punishment or mortification, such as a whipping or scourging. 

  • The formation by plants of flagella, or their arrangement 

shellac

noun
  • A beating; a thrashing. 

  • A processed secretion of the lac insect, Coccus lacca; used in polishes, varnishes etc. 

verb
  • To coat with shellac. 

  • To inflict a heavy defeat upon. 

  • To beat; to thrash. 

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