Bibracteate

/baɪˈbræk.ti.eɪt/ adjective

Definition

In botany, having or consisting of two bracts (small leaves below a flower).

Etymology

From bi- (two) + bracteate (having bracts, from Latin bractea, a thin metal plate or leaf). This botanical term precisely describes floral structures with exactly two modified leaves.

Kelly Says

Botanists developed incredibly specific vocabulary for flower parts—'bibracteate' is like a tiny label that helps scientists communicate exactly what a flower looks like without needing long descriptions.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.