biforate

[ bahy-fawr-eyt, -fohr-, bahy-fuh-reyt, bif-uh- ]

adjective

, Biology.

1. having two pores or perforations.

biforate

/ ˈbaɪfəˌreɪt /

adjective

1. biology having two openings, pores, or perforations

Word History and Origins

Origin of biforate¹

1835–45; bi- ¹ + Latin forātus perforated, past participle of forāre to bore

Word History and Origins

Origin of biforate¹

C19: from New Latin biforātus , from bi- ¹+ forāre to pierce