ancipital

[ an-sip-i-tl ]

adjective

, Botany, Zoology.

1. two-edged:

   ancipital stems.

ancipital

/ ænˈsɪpɪtəl; ænˈsɪpɪtəs /

adjective

1. biology flattened and having two edges

   ancipital stems

Word History and Origins

Origin of ancipital¹

1785–95; < Latin ancipit- (stem of anceps; an- ( ancile ) + -cipit- combining form of caput head) + -al ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of ancipital¹

C18: from Latin anceps two-headed