# unikont

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A eukaryotic cell with a single flagellum; thought to be the ancestor of all animals and fungi.

## Etymology
From uni- (“one”) + -kont (“flagellate”) from Ancient Greek κοντός (kontós, “pole”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/unikont