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adj. [L. bis, two; nervus, nerve]Having two nerves or veins.
Online Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology. A.R. Maggenti and S.L. Gardne. 2005.
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Binervate — Bi*nerv ate, a. [L. bis twice + nervus sinew, nerve.] 1. (Bot.) Two nerved; applied to leaves which have two longitudinal ribs or nerves. [1913 Webster] 2. (Zo[ o]l.) Having only two nerves, as the wings of some insects. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
binervate — (ˈ)bī+ adjective Etymology: bi (I) + nervate : two nerved * * * binervate /bī nûrˈvāt/ adjective With two ribs or nerves ORIGIN: ↑bi and ↑nerve * * * binervate, a. ( … Useful english dictionary
binervate — bi·nervate … English syllables
