bipinnate

[ bahy-pin-eyt ]

/ baɪˈpɪn eɪt /

adjective Botany.

pinnate, as a leaf, with the divisions also pinnate.

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Origin of bipinnate

From the New Latin word bipinnātus, dating back to 1785–95. See bi-¹, pinnate

Related formsbi·pin·nate·ly, adverb

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Examples from the Web for bipinnate

In all botanical works the fronds are incorrectly said to be bipinnate.
An Elementary Text-book of the Microscope|John William Griffith
These appendages in the Zoantharia never present the bipinnate arrangement which is observable in the Alcyonaria.
The Ocean World:|Louis Figuier
Pinnule, a secondary division of a bipinnate or tripinnate leaf, 66.
The Elements of Botany|Asa Gray
Name said to be formed from bipinnula, referring to the bipinnate leaves.
The Manual of the Botany of the Northern United States|Asa Gray

Fronds smooth, two to ten inches long, lanceolate, bipinnate.
The Fern Lover's Companion|George Henry Tilton

British Dictionary definitions for bipinnate

bipinnate

/ (baɪˈpɪnˌeɪt) /

adjective

(of pinnate leaves) having the leaflets themselves divided into smaller leaflets

Derived Formsbipinnately, adverb

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Science definitions for bipinnate

bipinnate

[ bī-pĭn′āt′ ]

Relating to compound leaves that grow opposite each other on a larger stem; twice-compound or twice-pinnate. Bipinnate leaves have a feathery appearance. The acacia, coffeetree, and silktree have bipinnate leaves.