bilocular

American

[bahy-lok-yuh-ler] / baɪˈlɒk yə lər /

Also biloculate

adjective

Biology.

divided into two chambers or containing two compartments internally.

bilocular British

/ baɪˈlɒkjʊlə /

adjective

biology divided into two chambers or cavities

some flowering plants have bilocular ovaries

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Etymology

Origin of bilocular

First recorded in 1775–85; bi- ¹ + locular

Example Sentences

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Divided into two cells or compartments; as, a bilocular pericarp.

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Sometimes, however, only two cavities remain in the anther, by union of the sacs in each lobe, in which case the anther is said to be bilocular or dithecal.

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The simple spored rust first makes its appearance, and later the bilocular “mildew.”

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Anthers inserted near the apex of the tube, short, fleshy, bilocular.

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The fruit is quadrangular, bilocular, with two kernels, which on analysis yield an active principle for which the name "Johaneseine" is proposed.

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