bivittate

/ˌbaɪvɪtˈeɪt, -ɪtɪt/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having two stripes or bands, especially of color or of different substances.

“The butterfly’s wings were bivittate, with vibrant blue and yellow stripes.”

2. noun

A bivittate structure or feature, especially in biology.

“The bivittate pattern of the shell is a characteristic of this species of snail.”

Synonyms

  • banded
  • striped

Antonyms

  • solid
  • uniform