bicarpellate

adjective

bi·​car·​pel·​late
(ˌ)bī-ˈkär-pə-ˌlāt,
-lət
: having two carpels

Word History

Etymology

bi- entry 1 + carpellate

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bicarpellate was in 1881

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“Bicarpellate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bicarpellate. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

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