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biramous

Syllabification: (bi·ra·mous)
Pronunciation: /bīˈrāməs/
Definition of biramous

adjective

Zoology
  • (especially of crustacean limbs and antennae) dividing to form two branches.

Origin:

late 19th century: from bi- 'two' + ramus + -ous

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