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dimerous

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪm(ə)rəs/
Definition of dimerous

adjective

Botany & Zoology
  • having parts arranged in groups of two.
  • consisting of two joints or parts.

Origin:

early 19th century: from modern Latin dimerus (from Greek dimerēs 'bipartite') + -ous

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