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biparous

[ bip-er-uhs ]
/ ˈbɪp ər əs /
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adjective
Zoology. bringing forth offspring in pairs.
Botany. bearing two branches or axes.
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Origin of biparous

First recorded in 1725–35; bi-1 + -parous
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British Dictionary definitions for biparous

biparous
/ (ˈbɪpərəs) /

adjective
zoology producing offspring in pairs
botany (esp of an inflorescence) producing two branches from one stem
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