bifid

[ bahy-fid ]

adjective

1. separated or cleft into two equal parts or lobes.

bifid

/ ˈbaɪfɪd /

adjective

1. divided into two lobes by a median cleft

   bifid leaves

Derived Forms

• ˈbifidly, adverb
• biˈfidity, noun

Other Words From

• bi·fidi·ty noun
• bifid·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of bifid¹

1655–65; < Latin bifidus, equivalent to bi- bi- ¹ + fid- (variant stem of findere to split; akin to bite ) + -us adj. suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of bifid¹

C17: from Latin bifidus from bi- ¹+ -fidus , from findere to split

Example Sentences

The extreme apex is bifid, the lower process being rounded, the upper more pointed.

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In M. Typhon it is longer than the anterior ones, and bifid at the apex; in M. lanigerum they are equal in length.

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In Cœlioxys conica and others, those of the latter sex are bifid at the apex, but those of the former acute.

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Tendrils semi-continuous to semi-intermittent, bifid, dehisce early.

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The teeth of all species of Smilisca are spatulate and bifid.

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