bifoliate

[ bahy-foh-lee-it, -eyt ]

adjective

1. having two leaves.

bifoliate

/ baɪˈfəʊlɪˌeɪt; -ɪt /

adjective

1. having only two leaves

Word History and Origins

Origin of bifoliate¹

First recorded in 1830–40; bi- ¹ + foliate

Example Sentences

Latin prefixes denote the number of leaves, as bifoliate, trifoliate, &c.

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