bilocular

American

[bahy-lok-yuh-ler] / baɪˈlɒk jə 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

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bilocular

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

From Fungi: Their Nature and Uses by M. C. (Mordecai Cubitt) Cooke

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

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Noah Webster

Biareolate: with two cells or areoles: see bilocular.

From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by John. B. Smith

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.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 5 "Fleury, Claude" to "Foraker" by Various

Nov. 21st.—Halted at Ghaloom’s, the Rafflesiacea is found all about, anth. bilocular, apice poro-gemino dehiscent, pollen simplex, materie viscosa cohærenti, ovula antitropa, tegumento unico.

From Journals of Travels in Assam, Burma, Bhootan, Afghanistan and the Neighbouring Countries by William Griffith

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