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bi·​nate | \ ˈbīˌnāt, usually -āt + V \

Definition of binate

 (Entry 1 of 2)

botany
: growing in pairs or couples : double

binate

intransitive verb
\ " \
-ed/-ing/-s

Definition of binate (Entry 2 of 2)

: to celebrate two masses on the same day

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Other Words from binate

Adjective

binately adverb

History and Etymology for binate

Adjective

bin- + -ate

Intransitive verb

New Latin binatus, past participle of binare, probably from Latin bini two by two

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“Binate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/binate. Accessed 28 May. 2022.

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