Binervate

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of leaves, wings, etc. having only two nerves or ribs. not-comparable

    "The binervate wings of this species are elongated and nearly transparent."

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"The binervate wings of this species are elongated and nearly transparent."

Etymology

From bi- + nerve (“a leaf vein”) + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

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