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bicostate

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Having two principal ribs running longitudinally, as in a leaf.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences

Examples

  • bicostate at the base
  • shortly bicalcarate

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Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

having two ribs

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology

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3

adj

Meaning 3

having two lines

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology

Examples

  • bicalcarate insects

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From bi- + costate.