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BIMESTRIAL
bimestrial
(adjective) two months long; lasting two months
bimonthly, bimestrial
(adjective) occurring every two months; “bimonthly visits”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Adjective
bimestrial (not comparable)
Occurring once every two months
Synonyms
• bimensal
• bimonthly (see usage notes)
Source: Wiktionary
Bi*mes"tri*al, a. Etym: [L. bimestris; bis twice + mensis month.]
Definition: Continuing two months. [R.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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