bifoliolate

American

[bahy-foh-lee-uh-layt, -lit] / baɪˈfoʊ li əˌleɪt, -lɪt /

adjective

Botany.

having two leaflets.

bifoliolate British

/ baɪˈfəʊlɪəʊˌleɪt, -lɪt /

adjective

(of compound leaves) consisting of two leaflets

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Etymology

Origin of bifoliolate

First recorded in 1825–35; bi- ¹ + foliolate

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