Bicolourous

/baɪˈkʌlərəs/ adjective

Definition

British spelling of bicolorous; having two colors, characterized by two distinct colors.

Etymology

From 'bicolour' (British spelling) plus the suffix '-ous.' This is the British English variant of 'bicolorous,' maintaining consistency with British spelling conventions.

Kelly Says

British naturalists and biologists prefer 'bicolourous' in formal descriptions, particularly when describing butterfly wings or fish scales—the term gives a sense of precision and scientific authority to their observations.

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