bifid

(fid′)

adjective

divided into two equal parts by a cleft, as the end of a snake's tongue; forked

Origin: L bifidus, forked: see bi- & -fid

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See bifid in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Forked or cleft into two parts: a bifid petal.

Related Forms:

  • bi·fidˈi·ty (-fĭdˈĭ-tē) noun
  • biˈfid·ly adverb

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