binate

binate

(ˈbaɪˌneɪt) adj (Botany) botany occurring in two parts or in pairs: binate leaves. [C19: from New Latin bīnātus, probably from Latin combīnātus united] ˈbiˌnately adv

bi•nate

(ˈbaɪ neɪt)

adj. Bot. produced or borne in pairs. [1800–10; < New Latin bīnātus; see bin-, -ate ¹] bi′nate•ly, adv.

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Adj.

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binate - growing in two parts or in pairs; "binate leaves"compound - composed of more than one part; "compound leaves are composed of several lobes; "compound flower heads"