adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Divided, or deeply cleft, into four parts. not-comparable

   "a quadrifid perianth a quadrifid leaf"

Synonyms

All synonyms

quartered

Example

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"a quadrifid perianth a quadrifid leaf"

Etymology

From Latin quadrifidus, from quadri- + -fidus, from findere (“to split”).

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