BIPINNATE

bipinnate

(adjective) of a leaf shape; having doubly pinnate leaflets (as ferns)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

bipinnate (not comparable)

(botany, of a leaf) Doubly pinnate; pinnate and having leaflets that are themselves pinnate.

Usage notes

• Not to be confused with bifoliate or bijugate.

Source: Wiktionary


Bi*pin"nate, Bi*pin"na*ted, a. Etym: [Pref. bi- + pinnate; cf. F. bipinné. Cf. Bipennate.]

Definition: Twice pinnate.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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