Bifidate

/baɪˈfɪdeɪt/ adjective

Having a bifid or split structure; divided into two parts with a cleft.

From Latin 'bifidatus,' the past participle form of 'bifidare' (to split into two). It's a more formal botanical and zoological term than 'bifid,' used to denote structures with deeper or more pronounced splits.

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