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biramous

Pronunciation: /bʌɪˈreɪməs/
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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