BILOCULAR

bilocular, biloculate

(adjective) divided into or containing two cells or chambers; “having a bilocular capsule”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

bilocular (not comparable)

Having two chambers, cells or compartments

Source: Wiktionary


Bi*loc"u*lar, a. Etym: [Pref. bi- + locular: cf. F. biloculaire.]

Definition: Divided into two cells or compartments; as, a bilocular pericarp. Gray.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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