quadrifid

[ kwod-ruh-fid ]

adjective

1. cleft into four parts or lobes.

quadrifid

/ ˈkwɒdrɪfɪd /

adjective

1. botany divided into four lobes or other parts

   quadrifid leaves

Word History and Origins

Origin of quadrifid¹

From the Latin word quadrifidus, dating back to 1655–65. See quadri-, -fid

Example Sentences

Having given thus a brief outline of the career of the patriarch, the king, and the knave, the life of a priest naturally presents itself as the most fitting to complement the present quadrifid series.

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Having given thus a brief outline of the career of the patriarch, the king, and the knave, the life of a priest naturally presents itself as the most fitting to complement the present quadrifid series.

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Mr. Trimen also informs me that the lower surface of the wings in certain other Geometræ514 and quadrifid Noctuæ are either more variegated or more brightly-coloured than the upper surface; but some of these species have the habit of “holding their wings quite erect over their backs, retaining them in this position for a considerable time,” and thus exposing to view the under surface.

From Project Gutenberg

Quadri-, in words of Latin origin, four; as Quadrangular, four-angled; Quadrifoliate, four-leaved; Quadrifid, four-cleft.

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And the phrases two-cleft, or, in the Latin form, bifid, three-cleft or trifid, four-cleft or quadrifid, five-cleft or quinquefid, etc., or many-cleft, in the Latin form, multifid,—express the number of the Segments, or portions.

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