bipinnate

[ bahy-pin-eyt ]
/ baɪˈpɪn eɪt /

adjective Botany.

pinnate, as a leaf, with the divisions also pinnate.

Origin of bipinnate

From the New Latin word bipinnātus, dating back to 1785–95. See bi-1, pinnate

OTHER WORDS FROM bipinnate

bi·pin·nate·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for bipinnate

bipinnate
/ (baɪˈpɪnˌeɪt) /

adjective

(of pinnate leaves) having the leaflets themselves divided into smaller leaflets

Derived forms of bipinnate

bipinnately, adverb

Scientific definitions for bipinnate

bipinnate
[ bī-pĭnāt′ ]

Relating to compound leaves that grow opposite each other on a larger stem; twice-compound or twice-pinnate. Bipinnate leaves have a feathery appearance. The acacia, coffeetree, and silktree have bipinnate leaves.