quadrifid
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of quadrifid
From the Latin word quadrifidus, dating back to 1655–65. See quadri-, -fid
Example Sentences
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Such creatures would, therefore, perish either within the neck or utricle; and the quadrifid and bifid papillae would absorb matter from their decayed remains.
From Insectivorous Plants by Charles Darwin
Small portion of inside of bladder, much enlarged, showing quadrifid processes.
From Insectivorous Plants by Charles Darwin
The state of the quadrifid processes will presently be described.
From Insectivorous Plants by Charles Darwin
Whether or not the decay of the imprisoned animals is an any way hastened, it is certain that matter is absorbed from them by the quadrifid and bifid processes.
From Insectivorous Plants by Charles Darwin
The quadrifid processes have divergent arms of equal length.
From Insectivorous Plants by Charles Darwin
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