BINERVATE

Etymology

Adjective

binervate (not comparable)

(zoology, botany) Having only two nerves.

Source: Wiktionary


Bi*nerv"ate, a. Etym: [L. bis twice + nervus sinew, nerve.]

1. (Bot.)

Definition: Two-nerved; -- applied to leaves which have two longitudinal ribs or nerves.

2. (Zoöl.)

Definition: Having only two nerves, as the wings of some insects.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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