quadrifid

American  

[kwod-ruh-fid] / ˈkwɒd rə fɪd /

adjective

1. cleft into four parts or lobes.

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quadrifid British  

/ ˈkwɒdrɪfɪd /

adjective

1. botany divided into four lobes or other parts

   quadrifid leaves

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Etymology

Origin of quadrifid

From the Latin word quadrifidus, dating back to 1655–65. See quadri-, -fid

Example Sentences

Small portion of inside of bladder, much enlarged, showing quadrifid processes.

From Insectivorous Plants by Darwin, Charles

The inner surface of the hood is lined with long simple hairs, containing aggregated matter, like that within the quadrifid processes of the previously described species when in contact with decayed animals.

From Insectivorous Plants by Darwin, Charles

The quadrifid and bifid processes no doubt are homologous with the papillae on the outside of the bladder and of the leaves; and we shall see that they are developed from closely similar papillae.

From Insectivorous Plants by Darwin, Charles

We thus gain additional evidence that the glands, the quadrifid processes, and the marginal points, all have the power of absorbing matter, though probably of a different nature.

From Insectivorous Plants by Darwin, Charles

Nor can there be any doubt that matter is absorbed from the decayed prey by the quadrifid and bifid processes, and that protoplasm is thus generated.

From Insectivorous Plants by Darwin, Charles