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dimerous

(dim′ər əs)

adjective

having two parts; specif.,

having two members in each whorl: said of flowers
having two-jointed tarsi: said of insects

Origin: ModL dimerus: see di- & -merous

See dimerous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Consisting of two parts or segments, as the tarsus in certain insects.
Botany Having flower parts, such as petals, sepals, and stamens, in sets of two.

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dimˈer·ism noun

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