bicostate

adj — 3 senses

bicostate

adj

Etymology From bi- + costate.

1

Biology, Botany, Natural sciences Having two principal ribs running longitudinally, as in a leaf.

  • bicostate at the base
  • shortly bicalcarate
2

Biology, Natural sciences, Zoology Said of shells having two ribs

3

Biology, Natural sciences, Zoology having two lines

  • bicalcarate insects

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