biform

or bi·formed

[ bahy-fawrm ]

adjective

1. having or combining two forms, as a centaur or mermaid.

biform

/ ˈbaɪˌfɔːm /

adjective

1. having or combining the characteristics of two forms, as a centaur

Other Words From

• bi·formi·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of biform¹

1810–20; < Latin biformis, equivalent to bi- bi- ¹ + form ( a ) form + -is adj. suffix

Example Sentences

The biform hypoderm is not always obvious (clausa, Banksiana, etc.) where in some leaves there is but one row of cells.

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