bifidly

Variant of bifid

bifid definition

bi·fid (bī′fid′)

adjective

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

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

Related Forms:

  • bifidity bi·fid′·ity (-fid′ə tē) noun
  • bifidly bi′·fid′ly (-fid′lē) adverb

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