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binate

Syllabification: (bi·nate)
Pronunciation: /ˈbīnāt/
Definition of binate

adjective

Botany
  • growing in pairs.
  • composed of two equal parts.

Origin:

early 19th century: from modern Latin binatus, from Latin bini 'two together'

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