ancipital

[an-sip-i-tl]

adjective

Botany, Zoology.

1. two-edged.

   ancipital stems.

ancipital

/ ænˈsɪpɪtəs, ænˈsɪpɪtəl /

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

Example Sentences

Ancipital: with two opposite edges or angles.

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