bipennate

/baɪˈpɛnɪt/ or /baɪˈpɛneɪt/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having two leaves or branches that spring from a common point, resembling a pair of oars.

“The bipennate leaf pattern of some plants helps them to capture more sunlight.”

2. noun

A leaf or branch with a bipennate arrangement.

“The park ranger pointed out the unique bipennate shape of the fern.”

Synonyms

  • bipinnate
  • pennate

Antonyms

  • simple
  • unbranched